2012 BWP to SGD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1747 SGD

YEARLY LOW

0.1525 SGD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1638 SGD

2012 BWP to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BWP to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 12, valuing the pair at 0.1747. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 22, dropping to 0.1525.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0222 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1717 to the December average rate of 0.1555, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1747 was down 12.38% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1994, 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 873 SGD

2011 Average 918 SGD

Yearly Trough Low 762 SGD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 111.02 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1754

0.1519

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to SGD 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 0.1691, compared to 0.1584 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0107 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1691

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1584

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was April, with a trading range of 0.0062 SGD (High: 0.1719 / Low: 0.1657). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0022 SGD (High: 0.1746 / Low: 0.1724).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0062

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0022

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 0.0052 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0052

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 0.1734) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1914), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0180 (-9.41%).

2012 Avg (March) 0.1734

2011 Avg (March) 0.1914

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1734	0.1707	0.1717
February	0.1746	0.1724	0.1732
March	0.1747	0.1717	0.1734
April	0.1719	0.1657	0.1682
May	0.1684	0.1625	0.1649
June	0.1660	0.1622	0.1634
July	0.1658	0.1599	0.1630
August	0.1629	0.1601	0.1617
September	0.1621	0.1595	0.1607
October	0.1597	0.1543	0.1559
November	0.1550	0.1525	0.1538
December	0.1573	0.1531	0.1555