2012 BWP to CDF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 BWP to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the BWP to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 6, valuing the pair at 128.7871. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 115.1965.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.5905 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 122.3245 to the December average rate of 117.8899, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 128.7871 was down 10.29% compared to the 2011 peak of 143.5580, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BWP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 122.5032, compared to 118.6179 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.8853 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 8.2258 CDF (High: 123.9445 / Low: 115.7188). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8391 CDF (High: 118.7845 / Low: 116.9454).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 3.4808 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 126.4549) against the same month in 2011 (average: 134.9199), the exchange rate shifted by -8.4650 (-6.27%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 126.5029 | 120.1794 | 122.3245 |
| February | 128.7871 | 124.3743 | 126.4549 |
| March | 128.1154 | 124.1125 | 126.2593 |
| April | 126.1833 | 121.0496 | 123.1629 |
| May | 123.9445 | 115.7188 | 119.6821 |
| June | 119.2841 | 115.6066 | 117.1357 |
| July | 120.5876 | 116.7838 | 119.2060 |
| August | 120.9493 | 118.2826 | 119.7652 |
| September | 121.4083 | 119.0349 | 120.5902 |
| October | 120.1142 | 116.0371 | 117.8019 |
| November | 117.5533 | 115.1965 | 116.4540 |
| December | 118.7845 | 116.9454 | 117.8899 |