YEARLY HIGH
0.1105 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.0973 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1036 BWP

2012 LRD to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LRD to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 23, valuing the pair at 0.1105. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 1, dropping to 0.0973.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0132 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1025 to the December average rate of 0.1074, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1105 was up 1.98% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1084, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 553 BWP
2011 Average 476 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 487 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 65.93 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1089
0.0979
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 0.1015, compared to 0.1058 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0042 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1015
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1058

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0069 BWP (High: 0.1065 / Low: 0.0995). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0027 BWP (High: 0.1050 / Low: 0.1023).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0069
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0027

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0037 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0037

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 0.1080) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1043), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0036 (+3.49%).

2012 Avg (November) 0.1080
2011 Avg (November) 0.1043

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1052 0.0988 0.1025
February 0.1006 0.0974 0.0989
March 0.1005 0.0973 0.0988
April 0.1029 0.0993 0.1009
May 0.1065 0.0995 0.1031
June 0.1066 0.1032 0.1050
July 0.1057 0.1023 0.1037
August 0.1055 0.1024 0.1042
September 0.1050 0.1023 0.1038
October 0.1093 0.1050 0.1074
November 0.1105 0.1065 0.1080
December 0.1084 0.1057 0.1074