YEARLY HIGH
0.1392 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.1225 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1310 CAD

2012 BWP to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BWP to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 0.1392. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 8, dropping to 0.1225.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0167 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1360 to the December average rate of 0.1262, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1392 was down 9.87% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1545, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BWP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 696 CAD
2011 Average 722 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 613 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 83.37 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1390
0.1241
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to CAD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.1346, compared to 0.1274 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0072 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1346
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1274

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.0051 CAD (High: 0.1277 / Low: 0.1225). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0025 CAD (High: 0.1373 / Low: 0.1349).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0051
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0025

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0034 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0034

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.1378) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1455), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0077 (-5.29%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.1378
2011 Avg (February) 0.1455

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1373 0.1349 0.1360
February 0.1392 0.1359 0.1378
March 0.1381 0.1356 0.1369
April 0.1362 0.1317 0.1335
May 0.1341 0.1300 0.1320
June 0.1334 0.1300 0.1314
July 0.1332 0.1294 0.1311
August 0.1306 0.1269 0.1287
September 0.1291 0.1262 0.1277
October 0.1277 0.1225 0.1257
November 0.1268 0.1241 0.1253
December 0.1281 0.1248 0.1262