YEARLY HIGH
4.3709 GMD
YEARLY LOW
3.7267 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.0740 GMD

2012 BWP to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BWP to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 4.3709. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 3.7267.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6442 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.9785 to the December average rate of 3.9547, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 4.3709 was down 0.66% compared to the 2011 peak of 4.4000, 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 21,855 GMD
2011 Average 20,579 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 18,634 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,221.01 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

4.3540
3.8486
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to GMD 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 4.0457, compared to 4.1023 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0566 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.0457
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.1023

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was November, with a trading range of 0.5948 GMD (High: 4.3216 / Low: 3.7267). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1233 GMD (High: 4.3709 / Low: 4.2477).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.5948
September Spread (Stable) ±0.1233

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.3748 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3748

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2012: 4.3119) against the same month in 2011 (average: 4.1283), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1837 (+4.45%).

2012 Avg (September) 4.3119
2011 Avg (September) 4.1283

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.1229 3.8256 3.9785
February 4.3092 4.0855 4.1925
March 4.2762 4.0845 4.2042
April 4.1028 3.9060 3.9795
May 4.1021 3.8620 3.9688
June 4.1178 3.8106 3.9504
July 4.1412 3.9893 4.0659
August 4.3144 4.0647 4.1248
September 4.3709 4.2477 4.3119
October 4.3511 4.1298 4.2655
November 4.3216 3.7267 3.8907
December 4.1849 3.8049 3.9547