YEARLY HIGH
1.0245 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.9184 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9746 BWP

2012 GTQ to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GTQ to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 1.0245. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 25, dropping to 0.9184.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1061 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9538 to the December average rate of 0.9948, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.0245 was up 3.97% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.9853, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,122 BWP
2011 Average 4,404 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 4,592 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 530.46 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.0206
0.9230
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ 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 0.9610, compared to 0.9882 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0272 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9610
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9882

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0681 BWP (High: 1.0153 / Low: 0.9472). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0175 BWP (High: 0.9900 / Low: 0.9725).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0681
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0175

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 0.0228 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0228

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 1.0125) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.9555), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0570 (+5.96%).

2012 Avg (November) 1.0125
2011 Avg (November) 0.9555

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9639 0.9325 0.9538
February 0.9464 0.9184 0.9311
March 0.9485 0.9256 0.9381
April 0.9776 0.9456 0.9610
May 1.0153 0.9472 0.9838
June 1.0146 0.9757 0.9981
July 1.0054 0.9720 0.9878
August 0.9900 0.9725 0.9809
September 0.9806 0.9516 0.9613
October 1.0111 0.9639 0.9916
November 1.0245 0.9989 1.0125
December 1.0092 0.9808 0.9948