2012 LKR to BWP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0665 BWP

YEARLY LOW

0.0552 BWP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0600 BWP

2012 LKR to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LKR to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 0.0665. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 0.0552.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0113 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0655 to the December average rate of 0.0613, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0665 was down 3.27% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0687, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 332 BWP

2011 Average 310 BWP

Yearly Trough Low 276 BWP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 56.52 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0662

0.0570

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR 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 0.0602, compared to 0.0597 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0602

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0597

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0054 BWP (High: 0.0637 / Low: 0.0582). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 BWP (High: 0.0591 / Low: 0.0580).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0054

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0039 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0039

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.0655) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0599), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0055 (+9.25%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.0655

2011 Avg (January) 0.0599

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0665	0.0640	0.0655
February	0.0637	0.0582	0.0617
March	0.0598	0.0552	0.0578
April	0.0592	0.0559	0.0578
May	0.0603	0.0573	0.0592
June	0.0605	0.0573	0.0593
July	0.0604	0.0571	0.0583
August	0.0591	0.0580	0.0584
September	0.0593	0.0576	0.0582
October	0.0622	0.0596	0.0608
November	0.0618	0.0603	0.0611
December	0.0618	0.0605	0.0613