YEARLY HIGH
12.2927 BWP
YEARLY LOW
11.0782 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.6941 BWP

2012 XDR to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XDR to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 8, valuing the pair at 12.2927. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 11, dropping to 11.0782.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2145 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.4401 to the December average rate of 12.0774, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 12.2927 was up 2.64% compared to the 2011 peak of 11.9763, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 61,464 BWP
2011 Average 54,122 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 55,391 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,072.47 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

12.2652
11.0856
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 11.4810, compared to 11.9071 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4261 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.4810
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.9071

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.5640 BWP (High: 11.9662 / Low: 11.4021). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2216 BWP (High: 11.3221 / Low: 11.1005).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.5640
February Spread (Stable) ±0.2216

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, 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 0.2272 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2272

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2012: 12.0953) against the same month in 2011 (average: 11.4961), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5992 (+5.21%).

2012 Avg (October) 12.0953
2011 Avg (October) 11.4961

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.5762 11.2715 11.4401
February 11.3221 11.1005 11.2129
March 11.3427 11.0782 11.1839
April 11.6176 11.3136 11.4757
May 11.9662 11.4021 11.7160
June 11.9504 11.6138 11.8576
July 11.8129 11.5379 11.6542
August 11.8860 11.5136 11.6706
September 11.8662 11.6327 11.7785
October 12.2927 11.8505 12.0953
November 12.2826 12.0604 12.1669
December 12.2419 11.9628 12.0774