2012 SZL to BWP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.9646 BWP

YEARLY LOW

0.8984 BWP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.9309 BWP

2012 SZL to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SZL to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 0.9646. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 23, dropping to 0.8984.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0662 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9304 to the December average rate of 0.9100, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.9646 was down 1.77% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.9819, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,823 BWP

2011 Average 4,742 BWP

Yearly Trough Low 4,492 BWP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 330.94 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.9595

0.8995

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL 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 0.9422, compared to 0.9195 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0226 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9422

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9195

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0333 BWP (High: 0.9563 / Low: 0.9230). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0131 BWP (High: 0.9115 / Low: 0.8984).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0333

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0131

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 0.0173 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0173

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 0.9545) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.9569), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0024 (-0.25%).

2012 Avg (March) 0.9545

2011 Avg (March) 0.9569

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.9397	0.9222	0.9304
February	0.9549	0.9387	0.9455
March	0.9646	0.9481	0.9545
April	0.9639	0.9421	0.9511
May	0.9563	0.9230	0.9388
June	0.9410	0.9170	0.9328
July	0.9497	0.9240	0.9372
August	0.9457	0.9208	0.9333
September	0.9331	0.9051	0.9248
October	0.9241	0.9024	0.9074
November	0.9115	0.8984	0.9045
December	0.9199	0.8994	0.9100