YEARLY HIGH
12.8258 BWP
YEARLY LOW
11.2877 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.1122 BWP

2012 GIP to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GIP to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 22, valuing the pair at 12.8258. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 12, dropping to 11.2877.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5381 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.5614 to the December average rate of 12.6059, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 12.8258 was up 7.58% compared to the 2011 peak of 11.9224, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 64,129 BWP
2011 Average 54,945 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 56,438 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,690.57 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

12.8321
11.3223
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GIP 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 11.7889, compared to 12.4355 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6465 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.7889
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.4355

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.4368 BWP (High: 12.3731 / Low: 11.9363). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1893 BWP (High: 12.3777 / Low: 12.1884).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.4368
September Spread (Stable) ±0.1893

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1133 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1133

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 12.7063) against the same month in 2011 (average: 11.7901), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9162 (+7.77%).

2012 Avg (November) 12.7063
2011 Avg (November) 11.7901

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.7281 11.4534 11.5614
February 11.5631 11.3357 11.4481
March 11.6712 11.2877 11.4850
April 12.0517 11.6437 11.9019
May 12.3731 11.9363 12.1842
June 12.3265 11.9916 12.1531
July 12.4132 11.9930 12.1895
August 12.4196 12.0888 12.2303
September 12.3777 12.1884 12.2964
October 12.7669 12.3615 12.5843
November 12.8258 12.6079 12.7063
December 12.7642 12.4963 12.6059