YEARLY HIGH
6.5337 KGS
YEARLY LOW
5.7000 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.1204 KGS

2012 BWP to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BWP to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 6.5337. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 30, dropping to 5.7000.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8337 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.2630 to the December average rate of 6.0375, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 6.5337 was down 11.16% compared to the 2011 peak of 7.3546, 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 32,668 KGS
2011 Average 33,719 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 28,500 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,168.53 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

6.5244
5.7687
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to KGS 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 6.2707, compared to 5.9701 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.2707
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.9701

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 0.4403 KGS (High: 6.1831 / Low: 5.7429). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1031 KGS (High: 5.9902 / Low: 5.8871).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.4403
November Spread (Stable) ±0.1031

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.2001 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 6.4614) against the same month in 2011 (average: 6.9887), the exchange rate shifted by -0.5272 (-7.54%).

2012 Avg (February) 6.4614
2011 Avg (February) 6.9887

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.4025 6.1463 6.2630
February 6.5337 6.3401 6.4614
March 6.4958 6.3400 6.4300
April 6.3758 6.1864 6.2917
May 6.3611 5.9235 6.1505
June 6.1633 5.9334 6.0275
July 6.1944 5.8103 6.0318
August 5.9040 5.7000 5.8317
September 6.1831 5.7429 5.9813
October 6.1242 5.9015 5.9969
November 5.9902 5.8871 5.9413
December 6.0955 5.9385 6.0375