YEARLY HIGH
0.0886 GIP
YEARLY LOW
0.0780 GIP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0827 GIP

2012 BWP to GIP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BWP to GIP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 12, valuing the pair at 0.0886. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 22, dropping to 0.0780.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0106 GIP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0865 to the December average rate of 0.0793, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0886 was down 11.11% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0997, 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 443 GIP
2011 Average 456 GIP
Yearly Trough Low 390 GIP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 53.12 GIP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0882
0.0778
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to GIP 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 0.0849, compared to 0.0804 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0044 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0849
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0804

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0030 GIP (High: 0.0838 / Low: 0.0808). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 GIP (High: 0.0820 / Low: 0.0808).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0030
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0031 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0031

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 0.0871) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0935), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0064 (-6.86%).

2012 Avg (March) 0.0871
2011 Avg (March) 0.0935

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0873 0.0853 0.0865
February 0.0882 0.0865 0.0874
March 0.0886 0.0857 0.0871
April 0.0859 0.0830 0.0840
May 0.0838 0.0808 0.0821
June 0.0834 0.0811 0.0823
July 0.0834 0.0806 0.0820
August 0.0827 0.0805 0.0818
September 0.0820 0.0808 0.0813
October 0.0809 0.0783 0.0795
November 0.0793 0.0780 0.0787
December 0.0800 0.0783 0.0793