YEARLY HIGH
1.1347 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.9835 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0712 BWP

2012 SBD to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SBD to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 22, valuing the pair at 1.1347. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.9835.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1512 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0159 to the December average rate of 1.1063, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.90% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.1347 was up 12.39% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.0096, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,674 BWP
2011 Average 4,506 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 4,918 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 755.95 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.1302
1.0055
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 1.0457, compared to 1.0967 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0510 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0457
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0967

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0677 BWP (High: 1.1157 / Low: 1.0481). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0232 BWP (High: 1.0351 / Low: 1.0118).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0677
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0232

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0379 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0379

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 1.1199) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.9876), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1322 (+13.39%).

2012 Avg (November) 1.1199
2011 Avg (November) 0.9876

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0394 0.9835 1.0159
February 1.0351 1.0118 1.0268
March 1.0293 1.0030 1.0161
April 1.0559 1.0293 1.0430
May 1.0804 1.0327 1.0563
June 1.1258 1.0990 1.1161
July 1.1157 1.0481 1.0782
August 1.1065 1.0816 1.0922
September 1.0992 1.0656 1.0812
October 1.1165 1.0727 1.1021
November 1.1347 1.1000 1.1199
December 1.1242 1.0910 1.1063