2012 BWP to JPY Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 BWP to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the BWP to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 17, valuing the pair at 11.5586. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 8, dropping to 9.8210.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7376 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.3259 to the December average rate of 10.6739, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 11.5586 was down 12.64% compared to the 2011 peak of 13.2303, 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 JPY 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 10.6720, compared to 10.2550 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4170 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.9798 JPY (High: 10.8861 / Low: 9.9063). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2443 JPY (High: 10.3063 / Low: 10.0620).
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 0.5194 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 11.3689) against the same month in 2011 (average: 12.3297), the exchange rate shifted by -0.9607 (-7.79%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10.5828 | 10.1574 | 10.3259 |
| February | 11.2598 | 10.5024 | 10.8500 |
| March | 11.5586 | 11.1452 | 11.3689 |
| April | 11.3478 | 10.6756 | 10.9375 |
| May | 10.8861 | 9.9063 | 10.4181 |
| June | 10.3938 | 9.8623 | 10.1315 |
| July | 10.4764 | 9.9209 | 10.2156 |
| August | 10.3061 | 10.0426 | 10.1980 |
| September | 10.3063 | 10.0620 | 10.2011 |
| October | 10.1884 | 9.8210 | 10.0610 |
| November | 10.3845 | 9.9798 | 10.1801 |
| December | 11.1214 | 10.3194 | 10.6739 |