2012 BWP to IDR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 BWP to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the BWP to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 8, valuing the pair at 1271.2947. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 16, dropping to 1189.7366.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 81.5580 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1215.7147 to the December average rate of 1227.3569, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1271.2947 was down 8.75% compared to the 2011 peak of 1393.2222, 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 IDR 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 1229.3257, compared to 1226.0793 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.2464 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 63.3246 IDR (High: 1253.0613 / Low: 1189.7366). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 23.4164 IDR (High: 1222.1520 / Low: 1198.7355).
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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 28.0474 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 1260.6121) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1321.9267), the exchange rate shifted by -61.3146 (-4.64%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1236.5646 | 1201.2507 | 1215.7147 |
| February | 1268.2861 | 1227.6912 | 1245.0722 |
| March | 1271.2947 | 1245.7152 | 1260.6121 |
| April | 1254.8270 | 1214.3001 | 1232.5647 |
| May | 1253.0613 | 1189.7366 | 1215.9541 |
| June | 1235.6390 | 1193.6463 | 1206.0364 |
| July | 1232.7312 | 1201.6754 | 1220.5910 |
| August | 1240.1217 | 1214.4703 | 1229.9885 |
| September | 1259.6759 | 1227.6795 | 1246.6471 |
| October | 1244.7380 | 1202.9768 | 1222.6338 |
| November | 1222.1520 | 1198.7355 | 1209.2586 |
| December | 1241.4734 | 1205.9724 | 1227.3569 |