YEARLY HIGH
258.6694 COP
YEARLY LOW
225.1645 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
235.5057 COP

2012 BWP to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BWP to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 258.6694. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 8, dropping to 225.1645.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 33.5049 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 247.9610 to the December average rate of 228.3173, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.92% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 258.6694 was down 14.36% compared to the 2011 peak of 302.0253, 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 1,293,347 COP
2011 Average 1,349,352 COP
Yearly Trough Low 1,125,823 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 167,524.34 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

249.9254
226.3529
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to COP 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 239.8454, compared to 231.1661 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 8.6792 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 239.8454
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 231.1661

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 14.7913 COP (High: 258.6694 / Low: 243.8781). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.4178 COP (High: 237.5713 / Low: 234.1536).

January Spread (Volatile) ±14.7913
September Spread (Stable) ±3.4178

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 5.5603 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.5603

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 247.9610) against the same month in 2011 (average: 281.8497), the exchange rate shifted by -33.8887 (-12.02%).

2012 Avg (January) 247.9610
2011 Avg (January) 281.8497

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 258.6694 243.8781 247.9610
February 249.1351 243.7469 246.2018
March 246.9476 239.5727 243.2101
April 241.3176 235.0933 238.2773
May 240.0573 229.9724 234.4911
June 234.0290 225.7512 228.9308
July 234.7958 227.3438 230.7093
August 236.5592 230.0129 233.8985
September 237.5713 234.1536 235.3312
October 233.7697 225.1645 229.8885
November 232.2809 225.9330 228.8520
December 230.7669 226.9065 228.3173