YEARLY HIGH
0.1395 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.1245 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1311 USD

2012 BWP to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BWP to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 0.1395. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 22, dropping to 0.1245.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0151 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1342 to the December average rate of 0.1274, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1395 was down 11.34% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1574, 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 698 USD
2011 Average 731 USD
Yearly Trough Low 622 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 75.32 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1394
0.1245
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to USD 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 0.1338, compared to 0.1283 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0055 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1338
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1283

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0093 USD (High: 0.1355 / Low: 0.1262). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0026 USD (High: 0.1270 / Low: 0.1245).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0093
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0026

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0038 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0038

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.1381) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1474), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0093 (-6.29%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.1381
2011 Avg (February) 0.1474

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1372 0.1321 0.1342
February 0.1395 0.1361 0.1381
March 0.1392 0.1359 0.1378
April 0.1368 0.1325 0.1345
May 0.1355 0.1262 0.1307
June 0.1309 0.1264 0.1278
July 0.1313 0.1268 0.1293
August 0.1308 0.1279 0.1296
September 0.1315 0.1287 0.1305
October 0.1299 0.1254 0.1274
November 0.1270 0.1245 0.1257
December 0.1286 0.1256 0.1274