YEARLY HIGH
210.0396 LBP
YEARLY LOW
187.3200 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
197.3009 LBP

2012 BWP to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BWP to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 210.0396. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 22, dropping to 187.3200.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 22.7197 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 202.1294 to the December average rate of 191.8092, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 210.0396 was down 11.33% compared to the 2011 peak of 236.8677, 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 1,050,198 LBP
2011 Average 1,101,546 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 936,600 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 113,598.27 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

209.8641
187.2725
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to LBP 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 201.5573, compared to 193.0445 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 8.5128 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 201.5573
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 193.0445

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 14.1121 LBP (High: 204.0842 / Low: 189.9721). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.7306 LBP (High: 191.0505 / Low: 187.3200).

May Spread (Volatile) ±14.1121
November Spread (Stable) ±3.7306

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 5.7254 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.7254

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 207.9814) against the same month in 2011 (average: 221.6793), the exchange rate shifted by -13.6979 (-6.18%).

2012 Avg (February) 207.9814
2011 Avg (February) 221.6793

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 206.7162 199.0704 202.1294
February 210.0396 204.8913 207.9814
March 209.5513 204.7066 207.5129
April 206.0599 199.6272 202.5216
May 204.0842 189.9721 196.7962
June 197.1318 190.2246 192.4027
July 197.6687 190.9118 194.5582
August 196.8744 192.8401 194.9871
September 197.6197 193.7745 196.2879
October 195.5932 188.2315 191.4696
November 191.0505 187.3200 189.1551
December 193.6299 189.0040 191.8092