2012 BWP to IRR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BWP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 35.2902 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |