YEARLY HIGH
4.6941 BWP
YEARLY LOW
4.2058 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.3936 BWP

2012 TOP to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the TOP to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 4.6941. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 7, dropping to 4.2058.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4883 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.2805 to the December average rate of 4.5125, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 4.6941 was up 4.88% compared to the 2011 peak of 4.4756, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 23,470 BWP
2011 Average 19,586 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 21,029 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,441.31 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

4.6093
4.2480
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TOP 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 4.3278, compared to 4.4594 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1316 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.3278
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.4594

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.2512 BWP (High: 4.5299 / Low: 4.2787). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0807 BWP (High: 4.5557 / Low: 4.4749).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2512
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0807

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0667 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0667

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 4.5792) against the same month in 2011 (average: 4.3629), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2163 (+4.96%).

2012 Avg (November) 4.5792
2011 Avg (November) 4.3629

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.3594 4.2125 4.2805
February 4.3487 4.2058 4.2781
March 4.3484 4.2427 4.3019
April 4.4329 4.3085 4.3711
May 4.5299 4.2787 4.3614
June 4.4225 4.2740 4.3739
July 4.4696 4.2678 4.3500
August 4.4683 4.3436 4.4081
September 4.4544 4.3126 4.3987
October 4.5979 4.3758 4.5080
November 4.6941 4.4899 4.5792
December 4.5557 4.4749 4.5125