YEARLY HIGH
0.3752 PEN
YEARLY LOW
0.3229 PEN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3459 PEN

2012 BWP to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BWP to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 0.3752. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 20, dropping to 0.3229.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0523 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3614 to the December average rate of 0.3269, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.3752 was down 15.91% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.4461, 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 1,876 PEN
2011 Average 2,015 PEN
Yearly Trough Low 1,614 PEN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 261.40 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.3752
0.3222
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to PEN 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 0.3580, compared to 0.3338 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0242 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3580
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3338

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0160 PEN (High: 0.3577 / Low: 0.3417). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0065 PEN (High: 0.3301 / Low: 0.3236).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0160
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0065

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0109 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0109

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.3708) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.4087), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0380 (-9.29%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.3708
2011 Avg (February) 0.4087

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3695 0.3560 0.3614
February 0.3752 0.3655 0.3708
March 0.3723 0.3628 0.3682
April 0.3653 0.3524 0.3574
May 0.3577 0.3417 0.3486
June 0.3474 0.3375 0.3418
July 0.3483 0.3349 0.3409
August 0.3426 0.3343 0.3391
September 0.3423 0.3357 0.3396
October 0.3377 0.3252 0.3299
November 0.3301 0.3229 0.3267
December 0.3301 0.3236 0.3269