2012 BWP to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2651.1466 STD

YEARLY LOW

2358.5405 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

2506.7551 STD

2012 BWP to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BWP to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 10, valuing the pair at 2651.1466. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 26, dropping to 2358.5405.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 292.6060 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2547.1066 to the December average rate of 2386.0697, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2651.1466 was down 7.76% compared to the 2011 peak of 2874.0435, 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 13,255,733 STD

2011 Average 12,884,237 STD

Yearly Trough Low 11,792,703 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,463,030.14 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2631.0076

2363.8026

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to STD 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 2518.9851, compared to 2494.5250 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 24.4601 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2518.9851

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2494.5250

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 153.1343 STD (High: 2651.1466 / Low: 2498.0123). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 44.4767 STD (High: 2404.2734 / Low: 2359.7968).

September Spread (Volatile) ±153.1343

December Spread (Stable) ±44.4767

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 113.7035 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -113.7035

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2012: 2560.6785) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2492.2642), the exchange rate shifted by +68.4143 (+2.75%).

2012 Avg (September) 2560.6785

2011 Avg (September) 2492.2642

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2575.9649	2462.5000	2547.1066
February	2615.8111	2533.5619	2562.6044
March	2622.2642	2511.8944	2559.6334
April	2532.6371	2470.6863	2507.0704
May	2528.6786	2409.6979	2474.9532
June	2526.0690	2391.4443	2462.5429
July	2619.0499	2502.8637	2562.6874
August	2635.6282	2580.5982	2608.7405
September	2651.1466	2498.0123	2560.6785
October	2548.8432	2400.4126	2446.9750
November	2436.1372	2358.5405	2401.9989
December	2404.2734	2359.7968	2386.0697