YEARLY HIGH
1.4121 BWP
YEARLY LOW
1.2334 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3134 BWP

2012 NOK to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the NOK to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 4, valuing the pair at 1.4121. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 1.2334.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1787 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2527 to the December average rate of 1.3987, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.65% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.4121 was up 6.23% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.3294, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,061 BWP
2011 Average 6,118 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 6,167 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 893.57 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.4133
1.2381
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NOK 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 1.2801, compared to 1.3467 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0667 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2801
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3467

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was August, with a trading range of 0.0633 BWP (High: 1.3451 / Low: 1.2818). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0201 BWP (High: 1.3411 / Low: 1.3210).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0633
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0201

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0253 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0253

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 1.3987) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.2773), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1214 (+9.50%).

2012 Avg (December) 1.3987
2011 Avg (December) 1.2773

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2646 1.2404 1.2527
February 1.2932 1.2334 1.2678
March 1.2890 1.2567 1.2725
April 1.3109 1.2767 1.2926
May 1.3067 1.2815 1.2946
June 1.3172 1.2813 1.3003
July 1.2946 1.2569 1.2749
August 1.3451 1.2818 1.3069
September 1.3411 1.3210 1.3339
October 1.3974 1.3438 1.3756
November 1.4121 1.3750 1.3904
December 1.4121 1.3903 1.3987