2012 BWP to YER Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 BWP to YER Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the BWP to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 9, valuing the pair at 30.4774. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 22, dropping to 26.7707.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.7067 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 29.3138 to the December average rate of 27.3869, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 30.4774 was down 9.72% compared to the 2011 peak of 33.7590, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BWP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
BWP to YER Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 28.8921, compared to 27.5853 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.3068 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 2.0984 YER (High: 29.1149 / Low: 27.0166). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5313 YER (High: 27.3020 / Low: 26.7707).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 0.8991 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 30.0035) against the same month in 2011 (average: 31.6047), the exchange rate shifted by -1.6013 (-5.07%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29.9399 | 28.9717 | 29.3138 |
| February | 30.4774 | 29.1910 | 30.0035 |
| March | 30.0521 | 29.3114 | 29.6837 |
| April | 29.3814 | 28.5561 | 28.9160 |
| May | 29.1149 | 27.0166 | 28.0170 |
| June | 27.9986 | 27.1150 | 27.4186 |
| July | 28.2082 | 27.2770 | 27.8033 |
| August | 28.1165 | 27.5171 | 27.8646 |
| September | 28.2617 | 27.6859 | 28.0529 |
| October | 27.9291 | 26.9544 | 27.3758 |
| November | 27.3020 | 26.7707 | 27.0283 |
| December | 27.6433 | 26.9991 | 27.3869 |