YEARLY HIGH
12.8124 BWP
YEARLY LOW
11.2842 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.1052 BWP

2012 GBP to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GBP to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 22, valuing the pair at 12.8124. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 12, dropping to 11.2842.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5282 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.5606 to the December average rate of 12.6660, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 12.8124 was up 7.44% compared to the 2011 peak of 11.9248, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 64,062 BWP
2011 Average 54,961 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 56,421 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,640.81 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

12.8226
11.3191
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GBP 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 11.7896, compared to 12.4209 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6313 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.7896
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.4209

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.4354 BWP (High: 12.3732 / Low: 11.9378). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2303 BWP (High: 12.8124 / Low: 12.5821).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.4354
November Spread (Stable) ±0.2303

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1162 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1162

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 12.6973) against the same month in 2011 (average: 11.7950), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9023 (+7.65%).

2012 Avg (November) 12.6973
2011 Avg (November) 11.7950

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.7347 11.4532 11.5606
February 11.5749 11.3273 11.4444
March 11.6838 11.2842 11.4847
April 12.0539 11.6448 11.9040
May 12.3732 11.9378 12.1833
June 12.3260 12.0089 12.1607
July 12.2318 11.9427 12.0647
August 12.3624 11.9536 12.1295
September 12.4453 12.2025 12.3445
October 12.7876 12.4199 12.6232
November 12.8124 12.5821 12.6973
December 12.8075 12.5652 12.6660