YEARLY HIGH
0.2123 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.1842 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1957 BWP

2012 DOP to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the DOP to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 5, valuing the pair at 0.2123. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 11, dropping to 0.1842.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0281 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1921 to the December average rate of 0.1960, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2123 was up 5.78% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2007, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 DOP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,061 BWP
2011 Average 904 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 921 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 140.59 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2041
0.1847
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP to BWP 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 0.1921, compared to 0.1993 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0072 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1921
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1993

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 0.0143 BWP (High: 0.2085 / Low: 0.1942). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0040 BWP (High: 0.2022 / Low: 0.1982).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0143
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0040

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0058 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0058

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2012: 0.2025) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1911), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0114 (+5.95%).

2012 Avg (October) 0.2025
2011 Avg (October) 0.1911

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1947 0.1877 0.1921
February 0.1890 0.1848 0.1863
March 0.1885 0.1842 0.1863
April 0.1936 0.1873 0.1909
May 0.2027 0.1893 0.1964
June 0.2033 0.1960 0.2005
July 0.2014 0.1949 0.1982
August 0.2000 0.1955 0.1975
September 0.2085 0.1942 0.2013
October 0.2123 0.1990 0.2025
November 0.2022 0.1982 0.2005
December 0.1995 0.1932 0.1960