YEARLY HIGH
1.6686 MDL
YEARLY LOW
1.5203 MDL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5850 MDL

2012 BWP to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BWP to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 6, valuing the pair at 1.6686. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 30, dropping to 1.5203.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1483 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5817 to the December average rate of 1.5509, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.6686 was down 11.94% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.8948, 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 8,343 MDL
2011 Average 8,561 MDL
Yearly Trough Low 7,602 MDL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 741.25 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.6427
1.5378
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to MDL 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 1.5874, compared to 1.5827 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0047 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5874
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5827

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.0799 MDL (High: 1.6107 / Low: 1.5308). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0224 MDL (High: 1.5619 / Low: 1.5395).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0799
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0224

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 0.0582 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0582

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 1.6339) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.7675), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1336 (-7.56%).

2012 Avg (February) 1.6339
2011 Avg (February) 1.7675

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6171 1.5518 1.5817
February 1.6686 1.6063 1.6339
March 1.6472 1.6074 1.6307
April 1.6174 1.5537 1.5812
May 1.5911 1.5203 1.5504
June 1.5915 1.5216 1.5466
July 1.6352 1.5678 1.6012
August 1.6398 1.5967 1.6172
September 1.6283 1.5997 1.6171
October 1.6107 1.5308 1.5589
November 1.5653 1.5341 1.5509
December 1.5619 1.5395 1.5509