YEARLY HIGH
0.1955 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.1679 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1810 BWP

2012 PHP to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PHP to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 22, valuing the pair at 0.1955. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 0.1679.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0276 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1711 to the December average rate of 0.1914, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1955 was up 11.29% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1757, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 PHP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 48,873 BWP
2011 Average 39,602 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 41,981 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,892.44 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1960
0.1668
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP 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 0.1743, compared to 0.1878 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0135 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1743
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1878

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.0078 BWP (High: 0.1923 / Low: 0.1845). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0023 BWP (High: 0.1723 / Low: 0.1700).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0078
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0023

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0021 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0021

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 0.1936) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1721), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0214 (+12.44%).

2012 Avg (November) 0.1936
2011 Avg (November) 0.1721

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1723 0.1700 0.1711
February 0.1712 0.1679 0.1697
March 0.1712 0.1681 0.1693
April 0.1766 0.1703 0.1744
May 0.1823 0.1748 0.1783
June 0.1860 0.1799 0.1831
July 0.1876 0.1822 0.1846
August 0.1865 0.1819 0.1835
September 0.1854 0.1816 0.1838
October 0.1923 0.1845 0.1897
November 0.1955 0.1911 0.1936
December 0.1950 0.1893 0.1914