YEARLY HIGH
4.2997 RUB
YEARLY LOW
3.8783 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.0686 RUB

2012 BWP to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BWP to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 4.2997. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 22, dropping to 3.8783.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4214 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.2070 to the December average rate of 3.9130, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 4.2997 was down 9.31% compared to the 2011 peak of 4.7411, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 21,499 RUB
2011 Average 21,450 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 19,392 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,107.17 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

4.2364
3.8836
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to RUB 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 4.0946, compared to 4.0426 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0521 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.0946
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.0426

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.2588 RUB (High: 4.2055 / Low: 3.9467). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0780 RUB (High: 3.9591 / Low: 3.8811).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2588
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0780

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 0.1339 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1339

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 4.2070) against the same month in 2011 (average: 4.5460), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3389 (-7.46%).

2012 Avg (January) 4.2070
2011 Avg (January) 4.5460

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.2997 4.1174 4.2070
February 4.2166 4.0133 4.1198
March 4.1231 3.9572 4.0432
April 4.0054 3.9256 3.9630
May 4.2055 3.9467 4.0309
June 4.2756 4.1355 4.2040
July 4.2599 4.1270 4.1978
August 4.1895 4.0912 4.1394
September 4.1703 4.0089 4.0965
October 4.0545 3.9020 3.9626
November 3.9934 3.8783 3.9463
December 3.9591 3.8811 3.9130