YEARLY HIGH
0.3768 XCD
YEARLY LOW
0.3363 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3541 XCD

2012 BWP to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BWP to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 0.3768. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 22, dropping to 0.3363.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0405 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3623 to the December average rate of 0.3442, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.3768 was down 11.03% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.4235, 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 1,884 XCD
2011 Average 1,969 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 1,681 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 202.62 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.3763
0.3363
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to XCD 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 0.3614, compared to 0.3468 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0145 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3614
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3468

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0252 XCD (High: 0.3660 / Low: 0.3408). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0070 XCD (High: 0.3433 / Low: 0.3363).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0252
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0070

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0102 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0102

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.3729) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.3969), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0240 (-6.04%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.3729
2011 Avg (February) 0.3969

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3706 0.3568 0.3623
February 0.3768 0.3675 0.3729
March 0.3758 0.3670 0.3720
April 0.3693 0.3578 0.3631
May 0.3660 0.3408 0.3529
June 0.3524 0.3409 0.3449
July 0.3591 0.3427 0.3505
August 0.3535 0.3455 0.3501
September 0.3553 0.3478 0.3525
October 0.3510 0.3387 0.3441
November 0.3433 0.3363 0.3396
December 0.3474 0.3394 0.3442