YEARLY HIGH
143.5580 CDF
YEARLY LOW
117.6075 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
133.2916 CDF

2011 BWP to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the BWP to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 4, valuing the pair at 143.5580. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 14, dropping to 117.6075.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 25.9506 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 136.5134 to the December average rate of 120.3902, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 143.5580 was up 2.59% compared to the 2010 peak of 139.9334, 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 717,790 CDF
2010 Average 657,022 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 588,037 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 129,752.88 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

142.7245
118.3598
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to CDF 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 137.9231, compared to 128.6601 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 9.2630 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 137.9231
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 128.6601

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 15.8945 CDF (High: 136.9919 / Low: 121.0974). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.7562 CDF (High: 139.0658 / Low: 136.3096).

September Spread (Volatile) ±15.8945
March Spread (Stable) ±2.7562

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 5.3855 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.3855

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2011: 139.0604) against the same month in 2010 (average: 126.7104), the exchange rate shifted by +12.3500 (+9.75%).

2011 Avg (May) 139.0604
2010 Avg (May) 126.7104

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 141.8285 134.3712 136.5134
February 137.7260 132.8124 134.9199
March 139.0658 136.3096 137.8172
April 143.1795 138.0569 140.6941
May 143.5580 135.4014 139.0604
June 140.2682 136.6876 138.5337
July 142.0066 136.2372 138.9333
August 140.3196 132.1332 135.3421
September 136.9919 121.0974 129.9566
October 128.5822 121.5350 125.3067
November 125.5947 117.6804 122.0317
December 122.6275 117.6075 120.3902