YEARLY HIGH
1.9780 SCR
YEARLY LOW
1.6300 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8004 SCR

2012 BWP to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BWP to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 1.9780. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 8, dropping to 1.6300.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3480 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8630 to the December average rate of 1.6676, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.9780 was up 0.79% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.9625, 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 9,890 SCR
2011 Average 9,094 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 8,150 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,740.18 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.9716
1.6214
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to SCR 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 1.8868, compared to 1.7140 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1727 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8868
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7140

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.1763 SCR (High: 1.9490 / Low: 1.7727). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0393 SCR (High: 1.6746 / Low: 1.6353).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1763
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0393

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.1613 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1613

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 1.9424) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.8583), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0841 (+4.53%).

2012 Avg (March) 1.9424
2011 Avg (March) 1.8583

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9490 1.7727 1.8630
February 1.9715 1.8937 1.9351
March 1.9780 1.8961 1.9424
April 1.9525 1.8390 1.8861
May 1.9225 1.7948 1.8477
June 1.8992 1.7947 1.8461
July 1.9510 1.7907 1.8801
August 1.8211 1.6691 1.7189
September 1.7196 1.6675 1.6978
October 1.6950 1.6300 1.6692
November 1.6746 1.6353 1.6506
December 1.6885 1.6443 1.6676