YEARLY HIGH
0.0903 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.0813 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0856 XDR

2012 BWP to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BWP to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 9, valuing the pair at 0.0903. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 8, dropping to 0.0813.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0089 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0874 to the December average rate of 0.0828, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0903 was down 10.04% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1003, 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 451 XDR
2011 Average 463 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 407 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 44.59 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0901
0.0815
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to XDR 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 0.0871, compared to 0.0840 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0031 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0871
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0840

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0041 XDR (High: 0.0877 / Low: 0.0836). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 XDR (High: 0.0829 / Low: 0.0814).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0041
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

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 0.0023 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0023

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 0.0894) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0955), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0061 (-6.39%).

2012 Avg (March) 0.0894
2011 Avg (March) 0.0955

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0887 0.0864 0.0874
February 0.0901 0.0883 0.0892
March 0.0903 0.0882 0.0894
April 0.0884 0.0861 0.0871
May 0.0877 0.0836 0.0854
June 0.0861 0.0837 0.0843
July 0.0867 0.0847 0.0858
August 0.0869 0.0841 0.0857
September 0.0860 0.0843 0.0849
October 0.0844 0.0813 0.0827
November 0.0829 0.0814 0.0822
December 0.0836 0.0817 0.0828