YEARLY HIGH
3.4956 BWP
YEARLY LOW
3.0553 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.3046 BWP

2012 WST to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the WST to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 3.4956. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 19, dropping to 3.0553.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4403 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.1301 to the December average rate of 3.4326, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.66% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 3.4956 was up 6.57% compared to the 2011 peak of 3.2800, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 17,478 BWP
2011 Average 14,769 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 15,277 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,201.35 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

3.4951
3.0969
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST 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 3.2242, compared to 3.3850 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1608 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.2242
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.3850

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.2439 BWP (High: 3.4525 / Low: 3.2086). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0756 BWP (High: 3.4756 / Low: 3.4000).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.2439
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0756

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and November, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0294 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0294

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 3.4619) against the same month in 2011 (average: 3.1761), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2858 (+9.00%).

2012 Avg (November) 3.4619
2011 Avg (November) 3.1761

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.2354 3.0553 3.1301
February 3.2513 3.1135 3.1772
March 3.2730 3.1649 3.2276
April 3.3126 3.2163 3.2704
May 3.3544 3.1505 3.2581
June 3.4109 3.2070 3.2819
July 3.4525 3.2086 3.2931
August 3.3851 3.3049 3.3386
September 3.4011 3.2607 3.3542
October 3.4855 3.4038 3.4294
November 3.4956 3.3967 3.4619
December 3.4756 3.4000 3.4326