YEARLY HIGH
0.8800 CNY
YEARLY LOW
0.7763 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8272 CNY

2012 BWP to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BWP to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 0.8800. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 22, dropping to 0.7763.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1036 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8474 to the December average rate of 0.7951, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.8800 was down 14.09% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.0244, 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 4,400 CNY
2011 Average 4,728 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 3,882 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 518.25 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.8788
0.7760
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to CNY 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 0.8457, compared to 0.8086 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0371 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8457
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8086

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0498 CNY (High: 0.8532 / Low: 0.8034). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0157 CNY (High: 0.8325 / Low: 0.8169).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0498
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0157

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0257 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0257

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.8703) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.9698), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0996 (-10.27%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.8703
2011 Avg (February) 0.9698

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8679 0.8344 0.8474
February 0.8800 0.8576 0.8703
March 0.8791 0.8568 0.8697
April 0.8618 0.8363 0.8476
May 0.8532 0.8034 0.8261
June 0.8329 0.8049 0.8132
July 0.8342 0.8101 0.8239
August 0.8321 0.8121 0.8241
September 0.8325 0.8169 0.8249
October 0.8199 0.7887 0.7991
November 0.7932 0.7763 0.7845
December 0.8039 0.7828 0.7951