2012 BWP to SDG Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 BWP to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the BWP to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 0.5801. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 31, dropping to 0.3379.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2422 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3590 to the December average rate of 0.5621, the exchange rate registered a net change of 56.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.5801 was up 33.87% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.4333, 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 SDG 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 0.3581, compared to 0.5535 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1954 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.2307 SDG (High: 0.5768 / Low: 0.3461). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0089 SDG (High: 0.3726 / Low: 0.3637).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween June and September, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0143 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2012: 0.5763) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.3793), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1971 (+51.96%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0.3673 | 0.3537 | 0.3590 |
| February | 0.3732 | 0.3640 | 0.3696 |
| March | 0.3726 | 0.3637 | 0.3689 |
| April | 0.3669 | 0.3545 | 0.3597 |
| May | 0.3622 | 0.3379 | 0.3496 |
| June | 0.3491 | 0.3382 | 0.3418 |
| July | 0.5768 | 0.3461 | 0.4919 |
| August | 0.5797 | 0.5678 | 0.5738 |
| September | 0.5801 | 0.5706 | 0.5763 |
| October | 0.5735 | 0.5527 | 0.5621 |
| November | 0.5608 | 0.5492 | 0.5546 |
| December | 0.5683 | 0.5543 | 0.5621 |