2012 SDG to BWP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.9593 BWP

YEARLY LOW

1.7239 BWP

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.3070 BWP

2012 SDG to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SDG to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 31, valuing the pair at 2.9593. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 1.7239.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2354 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.7855 to the December average rate of 1.7791, the exchange rate registered a net change of -36.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.9593 was up 2.76% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.8798, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,797 BWP

2011 Average 12,879 BWP

Yearly Trough Low 8,620 BWP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,176.89 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

3.0447

1.6161

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 2.7950, compared to 1.8189 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.9760 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.7950

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8189

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 1.1554 BWP (High: 2.8890 / Low: 1.7336). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0285 BWP (High: 1.7524 / Low: 1.7239).

July Spread (Volatile) ±1.1554

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0285

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.8512 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8512

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 2.8616) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.4561), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4055 (+16.51%).

2012 Avg (May) 2.8616

2011 Avg (May) 2.4561

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.8273	2.7222	2.7855
February	2.7474	2.6798	2.7060
March	2.7497	2.6839	2.7111
April	2.8206	2.7255	2.7801
May	2.9593	2.7606	2.8616
June	2.9568	2.8647	2.9257
July	2.8890	1.7336	2.0745
August	1.7611	1.7250	1.7428
September	1.7524	1.7239	1.7351
October	1.8093	1.7437	1.7792
November	1.8208	1.7830	1.8030
December	1.8042	1.7596	1.7791