2012 BWP to HKD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0819 HKD

YEARLY LOW

0.9646 HKD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0168 HKD

2012 BWP to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BWP to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 1.0819. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 22, dropping to 0.9646.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1173 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0416 to the December average rate of 0.9872, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.0819 was down 11.48% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.2222, 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 5,410 HKD

2011 Average 5,691 HKD

Yearly Trough Low 4,823 HKD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 586.47 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.0809

0.9646

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to HKD 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 1.0388, compared to 0.9947 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0440 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0388

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9947

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0719 HKD (High: 1.0516 / Low: 0.9798). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0200 HKD (High: 0.9846 / Low: 0.9646).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0719

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0200

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0291 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0291

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 1.0712) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.1482), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0770 (-6.70%).

2012 Avg (February) 1.0712

2011 Avg (February) 1.1482

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0644	1.0261	1.0416
February	1.0819	1.0554	1.0712
March	1.0798	1.0557	1.0696
April	1.0621	1.0281	1.0438
May	1.0516	0.9798	1.0147
June	1.0160	0.9806	0.9916
July	1.0183	0.9840	1.0028
August	1.0150	0.9920	1.0050
September	1.0197	0.9986	1.0118
October	1.0074	0.9719	0.9873
November	0.9846	0.9646	0.9743
December	0.9966	0.9736	0.9872