YEARLY HIGH
0.1449 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.1093 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1216 BWP

2012 SYP to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SYP to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 0.1449. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 0.1093.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0356 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1375 to the December average rate of 0.1106, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1449 was down 6.11% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1544, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 725 BWP
2011 Average 713 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 547 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 178.15 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1402
0.1079
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SYP 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 0.1282, compared to 0.1150 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0132 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1282
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1150

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0181 BWP (High: 0.1449 / Low: 0.1268). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0020 BWP (High: 0.1185 / Low: 0.1165).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0181
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0020

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0113 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0113

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.1375) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1420), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0045 (-3.20%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.1375
2011 Avg (January) 0.1420

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1449 0.1268 0.1375
February 0.1280 0.1249 0.1261
March 0.1280 0.1251 0.1264
April 0.1315 0.1273 0.1296
May 0.1293 0.1224 0.1272
June 0.1239 0.1197 0.1226
July 0.1220 0.1179 0.1200
August 0.1185 0.1165 0.1176
September 0.1167 0.1122 0.1142
October 0.1171 0.1128 0.1146
November 0.1140 0.1116 0.1131
December 0.1121 0.1093 0.1106