YEARLY HIGH
1.1229 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
1.0367 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0746 ZAR

2012 BWP to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BWP to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 7, valuing the pair at 1.1229. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 17, dropping to 1.0367.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0862 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0745 to the December average rate of 1.0989, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.1229 was up 0.88% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.1130, 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 5,614 ZAR
2011 Average 5,286 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 5,184 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 430.75 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.1127
1.0416
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to ZAR 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 1.0616, compared to 1.0876 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0260 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0616
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0876

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0416 ZAR (High: 1.0832 / Low: 1.0417). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0149 ZAR (High: 1.0538 / Low: 1.0389).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0416
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0149

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 0.0172 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0172

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2012: 1.1038) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.0875), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0163 (+1.50%).

2012 Avg (October) 1.1038
2011 Avg (October) 1.0875

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0850 1.0646 1.0745
February 1.0646 1.0407 1.0573
March 1.0538 1.0389 1.0476
April 1.0636 1.0367 1.0526
May 1.0832 1.0417 1.0646
June 1.0880 1.0643 1.0728
July 1.0798 1.0479 1.0659
August 1.0838 1.0576 1.0703
September 1.0910 1.0706 1.0798
October 1.1229 1.0850 1.1038
November 1.1159 1.0967 1.1067
December 1.1204 1.0895 1.0989