YEARLY HIGH
0.5801 SDG
YEARLY LOW
0.3379 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4558 SDG

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BWP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,900 SDG
2011 Average 1,948 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 1,690 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,210.76 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.5998
0.3184
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3581
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5535

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.2307
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0089

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0143

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2012 Avg (September) 0.5763
2011 Avg (September) 0.3793

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