2012 BWP to MGA Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BWP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |