YEARLY HIGH
1.1129 NAD
YEARLY LOW
1.0378 NAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0745 NAD

2012 BWP to NAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BWP to NAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 23, valuing the pair at 1.1129. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 26, dropping to 1.0378.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0750 NAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0752 to the December average rate of 1.0992, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.1129 was down 0.74% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.1212, 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 5,564 NAD
2011 Average 5,285 NAD
Yearly Trough Low 5,189 NAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 375.14 NAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.1116
1.0412
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to NAD 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 1.0616, compared to 1.0874 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0258 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0616
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0874

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0380 NAD (High: 1.0834 / Low: 1.0454). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0115 NAD (High: 1.0648 / Low: 1.0533).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0380
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0115

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0171 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0171

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 1.1058) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.0932), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0126 (+1.15%).

2012 Avg (November) 1.1058
2011 Avg (November) 1.0932

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0829 1.0640 1.0752
February 1.0648 1.0533 1.0581
March 1.0540 1.0378 1.0471
April 1.0639 1.0398 1.0519
May 1.0834 1.0454 1.0647
June 1.0858 1.0648 1.0727
July 1.0799 1.0519 1.0665
August 1.0848 1.0584 1.0713
September 1.0868 1.0729 1.0801
October 1.1094 1.0814 1.1016
November 1.1129 1.0974 1.1058
December 1.1121 1.0853 1.0992