2012 BWP to COP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BWP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 5.5603 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |