YEARLY HIGH
2.4298 ETB
YEARLY LOW
2.2271 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.3277 ETB

2012 BWP to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BWP to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 16, valuing the pair at 2.4298. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 31, dropping to 2.2271.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2026 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3222 to the December average rate of 2.3226, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.4298 was down 8.17% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.6461, 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 12,149 ETB
2011 Average 11,622 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 11,136 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,013.22 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.4172
2.2485
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to ETB 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 2.3389, compared to 2.3164 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) 2.3389
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3164

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.1496 ETB (High: 2.3767 / Low: 2.2271). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0425 ETB (High: 2.3481 / Low: 2.3056).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1496
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0425

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0542 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0542

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 2.4031) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.9297), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4735 (+24.54%).

2012 Avg (March) 2.4031
2011 Avg (March) 1.9297

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.3804 2.2837 2.3222
February 2.4206 2.3619 2.3982
March 2.4298 2.3722 2.4031
April 2.3838 2.3135 2.3490
May 2.3767 2.2271 2.2986
June 2.3175 2.2294 2.2626
July 2.3360 2.2753 2.3119
August 2.3481 2.3056 2.3268
September 2.3678 2.3158 2.3503
October 2.3463 2.2627 2.3040
November 2.3043 2.2614 2.2826
December 2.3510 2.2854 2.3226