2012 BWP to GNF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 BWP to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the BWP to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 9, valuing the pair at 984.8937. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 881.1709.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 103.7228 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 933.3703 to the December average rate of 899.5133, 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 984.8937 was down 14.85% compared to the 2011 peak of 1156.7002, 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 GNF 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 935.5232, compared to 911.2535 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 24.2698 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 62.8283 GNF (High: 951.1000 / Low: 888.2718). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 21.7271 GNF (High: 902.8980 / Low: 881.1709).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 30.9404 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 970.9895) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1076.9764), the exchange rate shifted by -105.9869 (-9.84%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 954.9903 | 919.3671 | 933.3703 |
| February | 971.0979 | 934.2870 | 954.4753 |
| March | 984.8937 | 933.1595 | 970.9895 |
| April | 971.2038 | 931.7722 | 942.4196 |
| May | 951.1000 | 888.2718 | 911.4792 |
| June | 924.3045 | 885.7331 | 900.4056 |
| July | 936.9876 | 902.8750 | 921.6975 |
| August | 939.9248 | 912.7696 | 926.7193 |
| September | 937.8947 | 908.5268 | 924.2794 |
| October | 921.7202 | 886.1714 | 903.1866 |
| November | 902.8980 | 881.1709 | 892.1246 |
| December | 914.5008 | 885.1671 | 899.5133 |