YEARLY HIGH
1662.6176 IRR
YEARLY LOW
1470.7983 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1580.9306 IRR

2012 BWP to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BWP to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 3, valuing the pair at 1662.6176. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 1470.7983.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 191.8192 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1509.4378 to the December average rate of 1565.8842, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1662.6176 was down 6.71% compared to the 2011 peak of 1782.1878, 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 8,313,088 IRR
2011 Average 7,694,758 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 7,353,992 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 959,096.24 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1639.3260
1497.6298
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to IRR 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 1585.9921, compared to 1575.8692 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 10.1229 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1585.9921
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1575.8692

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 112.9360 IRR (High: 1662.6176 / Low: 1549.6816). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 32.5957 IRR (High: 1610.1835 / Low: 1577.5879).

May Spread (Volatile) ±112.9360
September Spread (Stable) ±32.5957

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 35.2902 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -35.2902

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 1603.6199) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1605.1837), the exchange rate shifted by -1.5638 (-0.10%).

2012 Avg (May) 1603.6199
2011 Avg (May) 1605.1837

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1550.9690 1470.7983 1509.4378
February 1643.6568 1559.1843 1608.7931
March 1643.7119 1604.8221 1627.5180
April 1659.1502 1565.1444 1598.2542
May 1662.6176 1549.6816 1603.6199
June 1602.4216 1548.9501 1568.3296
July 1611.2445 1559.4944 1588.3731
August 1606.8738 1571.9292 1590.4340
September 1610.1835 1577.5879 1599.5577
October 1596.9255 1537.4559 1565.4134
November 1565.7407 1528.2139 1545.5526
December 1580.4586 1543.2024 1565.8842