YEARLY HIGH
0.4567 SRD
YEARLY LOW
0.4081 SRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4293 SRD

2012 BWP to SRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BWP to SRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 9, valuing the pair at 0.4567. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 0.4081.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0485 SRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4387 to the December average rate of 0.4177, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.4567 was down 11.39% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.5153, 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 2,283 SRD
2011 Average 2,357 SRD
Yearly Trough Low 2,041 SRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 242.74 SRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.4556
0.4083
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to SRD 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 0.4378, compared to 0.4208 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0170 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4378
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4208

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0289 SRD (High: 0.4430 / Low: 0.4141). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0087 SRD (High: 0.4169 / Low: 0.4081).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0289
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0087

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 0.0123 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0123

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 0.4512) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.4937), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0425 (-8.61%).

2012 Avg (March) 0.4512
2011 Avg (March) 0.4937

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4494 0.4324 0.4387
February 0.4553 0.4450 0.4516
March 0.4567 0.4454 0.4512
April 0.4488 0.4323 0.4398
May 0.4430 0.4141 0.4274
June 0.4272 0.4134 0.4181
July 0.4300 0.4151 0.4237
August 0.4299 0.4204 0.4254
September 0.4321 0.4216 0.4282
October 0.4271 0.4113 0.4178
November 0.4169 0.4081 0.4122
December 0.4219 0.4114 0.4177