YEARLY HIGH
0.9636 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.8986 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9310 BWP

2012 NAD to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the NAD to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 0.9636. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 23, dropping to 0.8986.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0650 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9301 to the December average rate of 0.9098, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.9636 was down 1.59% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.9791, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,818 BWP
2011 Average 4,733 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 4,493 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 324.81 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.9601
0.8993
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NAD 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 0.9421, compared to 0.9198 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0223 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9421
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9198

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0336 BWP (High: 0.9566 / Low: 0.9230). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0102 BWP (High: 0.9494 / Low: 0.9392).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0336
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0102

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 0.0181 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0181

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 0.9551) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.9578), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0027 (-0.28%).

2012 Avg (March) 0.9551
2011 Avg (March) 0.9578

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9398 0.9234 0.9301
February 0.9494 0.9392 0.9451
March 0.9636 0.9488 0.9551
April 0.9617 0.9399 0.9507
May 0.9566 0.9230 0.9393
June 0.9391 0.9210 0.9323
July 0.9506 0.9260 0.9376
August 0.9448 0.9219 0.9335
September 0.9321 0.9201 0.9258
October 0.9247 0.9014 0.9078
November 0.9112 0.8986 0.9044
December 0.9214 0.8992 0.9098