YEARLY HIGH
0.3679 LTL
YEARLY LOW
0.3323 LTL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3520 LTL

2012 BWP to LTL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BWP to LTL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 6, valuing the pair at 0.3679. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 3, dropping to 0.3323.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0356 LTL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3591 to the December average rate of 0.3353, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.3679 was down 9.01% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.4044, 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 1,840 LTL
2011 Average 1,813 LTL
Yearly Trough Low 1,662 LTL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 178.03 LTL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.3660
0.3325
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to LTL 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 0.3562, compared to 0.3478 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0084 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3562
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3478

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was August, with a trading range of 0.0152 LTL (High: 0.3677 / Low: 0.3524). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0064 LTL (High: 0.3387 / Low: 0.3323).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0152
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0064

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0114 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0114

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.3607) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.3730), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0123 (-3.30%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.3607
2011 Avg (February) 0.3730

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3629 0.3548 0.3591
February 0.3679 0.3557 0.3607
March 0.3655 0.3539 0.3603
April 0.3566 0.3490 0.3528
May 0.3564 0.3483 0.3523
June 0.3570 0.3495 0.3523
July 0.3672 0.3546 0.3632
August 0.3677 0.3524 0.3610
September 0.3548 0.3456 0.3503
October 0.3482 0.3337 0.3389
November 0.3431 0.3334 0.3384
December 0.3387 0.3323 0.3353