YEARLY HIGH
303.3614 MGA
YEARLY LOW
267.2984 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
286.9488 MGA

2012 BWP to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BWP to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 303.3614. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 31, dropping to 267.2984.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 36.0629 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 297.9565 to the December average rate of 287.7089, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 303.3614 was down 8.43% compared to the 2011 peak of 331.2746, 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 1,516,807 MGA
2011 Average 1,475,736 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 1,336,492 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 180,314.60 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

302.7066
269.8457
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to MGA 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 287.0202, compared to 286.8774 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1428 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 287.0202
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 286.8774

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was June, with a trading range of 16.5927 MGA (High: 283.9131 / Low: 267.3204). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.2327 MGA (High: 283.7410 / Low: 279.5083).

June Spread (Volatile) ±16.5927
November Spread (Stable) ±4.2327

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 12.5277 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -12.5277

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 299.9682) against the same month in 2011 (average: 297.7895), the exchange rate shifted by +2.1787 (+0.73%).

2012 Avg (February) 299.9682
2011 Avg (February) 297.7895

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 300.4486 293.9798 297.9565
February 303.3614 295.0908 299.9682
March 301.6566 288.7352 295.3048
April 288.7352 277.2431 282.7771
May 282.6341 267.2984 272.5841
June 283.9131 267.3204 273.5304
July 296.9180 283.7692 291.2283
August 295.0689 287.8385 291.5389
September 292.9240 286.0962 289.4004
October 286.8343 273.7574 279.8389
November 283.7410 279.5083 281.5487
December 291.6663 282.4113 287.7089