YEARLY HIGH
10.2751 LRD
YEARLY LOW
9.0492 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.6581 LRD

2012 BWP to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BWP to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 1, valuing the pair at 10.2751. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 23, dropping to 9.0492.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2260 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.7543 to the December average rate of 9.3106, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 10.2751 was down 9.91% compared to the 2011 peak of 11.4051, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 51,376 LRD
2011 Average 52,692 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 45,246 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,129.84 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

10.2115
9.1751
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to LRD 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 9.8567, compared to 9.4595 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3972 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.8567
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.4595

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.6552 LRD (High: 10.0473 / Low: 9.3921). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2341 LRD (High: 9.4627 / Low: 9.2286).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.6552
December Spread (Stable) ±0.2341

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.3161 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3161

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 10.1252) against the same month in 2011 (average: 10.8827), the exchange rate shifted by -0.7575 (-6.96%).

2012 Avg (March) 10.1252
2011 Avg (March) 10.8827

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.1173 9.5086 9.7543
February 10.2626 9.9411 10.1159
March 10.2751 9.9489 10.1252
April 10.0737 9.7152 9.9162
May 10.0473 9.3921 9.7015
June 9.6897 9.3771 9.5270
July 9.7770 9.4614 9.6458
August 9.7666 9.4787 9.5945
September 9.7751 9.5256 9.6304
October 9.5199 9.1524 9.3143
November 9.3890 9.0492 9.2615
December 9.4627 9.2286 9.3106