YEARLY HIGH
226.9909 SOS
YEARLY LOW
200.9054 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
212.5431 SOS

2012 BWP to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BWP to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 226.9909. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 21, dropping to 200.9054.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 26.0856 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 218.5708 to the December average rate of 205.4565, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 226.9909 was down 10.23% compared to the 2011 peak of 252.8709, 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 1,134,955 SOS
2011 Average 1,180,077 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 1,004,527 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 130,427.85 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

226.6344
200.7610
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to SOS 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 217.2913, compared to 207.7949 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 9.4965 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 217.2913
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 207.7949

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 14.8930 SOS (High: 220.1643 / Low: 205.2713). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.2243 SOS (High: 212.6431 / Low: 208.4188).

May Spread (Volatile) ±14.8930
August Spread (Stable) ±4.2243

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 6.8592 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.8592

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 224.4783) against the same month in 2011 (average: 236.0656), the exchange rate shifted by -11.5873 (-4.91%).

2012 Avg (February) 224.4783
2011 Avg (February) 236.0656

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 223.1521 215.7690 218.5708
February 226.9909 220.9912 224.4783
March 225.9070 221.1542 224.0023
April 222.5341 213.8913 218.3661
May 220.1643 205.2713 211.5069
June 211.9108 203.0002 206.8237
July 213.2170 205.5867 209.7525
August 212.6431 208.4188 210.4743
September 213.2845 208.8266 211.7815
October 211.2349 203.4700 206.3873
November 205.1435 200.9054 202.9171
December 208.1544 202.6388 205.4565