YEARLY HIGH
0.4490 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.4116 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4298 BWP

2012 ETB to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ETB to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 31, valuing the pair at 0.4490. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 18, dropping to 0.4116.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0374 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4307 to the December average rate of 0.4306, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.4490 was down 16.78% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.5395, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ETB based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,245 BWP
2011 Average 2,182 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 2,058 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 187.24 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.4446
0.4136
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB to BWP 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 0.4278, compared to 0.4318 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0040 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4278
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4318

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0283 BWP (High: 0.4490 / Low: 0.4208). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0079 BWP (High: 0.4337 / Low: 0.4259).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0283
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0079

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0137 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0137

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 0.4352) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.3902), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0450 (+11.54%).

2012 Avg (May) 0.4352
2011 Avg (May) 0.3902

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4379 0.4201 0.4307
February 0.4234 0.4131 0.4170
March 0.4215 0.4116 0.4162
April 0.4322 0.4195 0.4257
May 0.4490 0.4208 0.4352
June 0.4485 0.4315 0.4420
July 0.4395 0.4281 0.4326
August 0.4337 0.4259 0.4298
September 0.4318 0.4223 0.4255
October 0.4419 0.4262 0.4340
November 0.4422 0.4340 0.4381
December 0.4376 0.4254 0.4306