YEARLY HIGH
0.2578 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.2326 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2460 BWP

2012 RUB to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the RUB to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 22, valuing the pair at 0.2578. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.2326.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0253 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2377 to the December average rate of 0.2556, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2578 was up 4.94% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2457, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,289 BWP
2011 Average 1,166 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 1,163 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 126.36 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2574
0.2359
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB 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 0.2444, compared to 0.2476 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0032 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2444
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2476

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0156 BWP (High: 0.2534 / Low: 0.2378). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0051 BWP (High: 0.2547 / Low: 0.2497).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0156
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0051

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0102 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0102

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 0.2534) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2420), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0114 (+4.72%).

2012 Avg (November) 0.2534
2011 Avg (November) 0.2420

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2429 0.2326 0.2377
February 0.2492 0.2372 0.2428
March 0.2527 0.2425 0.2474
April 0.2547 0.2497 0.2523
May 0.2534 0.2378 0.2481
June 0.2418 0.2339 0.2379
July 0.2423 0.2347 0.2382
August 0.2444 0.2387 0.2416
September 0.2494 0.2398 0.2442
October 0.2563 0.2466 0.2524
November 0.2578 0.2504 0.2534
December 0.2577 0.2526 0.2556