YEARLY HIGH
22.3566 NGN
YEARLY LOW
19.5943 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
20.8093 NGN

2012 BWP to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BWP to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 22.3566. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 22, dropping to 19.5943.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.7623 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 21.6485 to the December average rate of 20.0191, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 22.3566 was down 8.13% compared to the 2011 peak of 24.3342, 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 111,783 NGN
2011 Average 113,886 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 97,972 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,811.37 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

22.1093
19.5834
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to NGN 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 21.3122, compared to 20.3063 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.0059 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 21.3122
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.3063

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 1.1494 NGN (High: 21.3982 / Low: 20.2488). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3526 NGN (High: 20.7028 / Low: 20.3502).

July Spread (Volatile) ±1.1494
September Spread (Stable) ±0.3526

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.5558 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5558

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 21.8988) against the same month in 2011 (average: 22.5387), the exchange rate shifted by -0.6399 (-2.84%).

2012 Avg (February) 21.8988
2011 Avg (February) 22.5387

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 22.0580 21.1935 21.6485
February 22.3566 21.5236 21.8988
March 21.9735 21.4222 21.7245
April 21.5509 20.8574 21.1687
May 21.3080 20.1592 20.6942
June 21.2236 20.3017 20.7386
July 21.3982 20.2488 20.8601
August 21.0792 20.2365 20.5728
September 20.7028 20.3502 20.5675
October 20.4367 19.6721 20.0246
November 19.9613 19.5943 19.7939
December 20.3399 19.7341 20.0191