2012 ZAR to BWP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.9646 BWP

YEARLY LOW

0.8906 BWP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.9309 BWP

2012 ZAR to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ZAR to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 17, valuing the pair at 0.9646. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 7, dropping to 0.8906.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0740 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9307 to the December average rate of 0.9100, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.9646 was down 1.52% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.9795, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 48,230 BWP

2011 Average 47,317 BWP

Yearly Trough Low 44,529 BWP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,700.40 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.9597

0.8985

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR 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 0.9421, compared to 0.9197 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0224 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9421

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9197

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0368 BWP (High: 0.9600 / Low: 0.9232). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0136 BWP (High: 0.9625 / Low: 0.9489).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0368

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0136

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0200 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0200

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2012: 0.9501) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.9636), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0135 (-1.41%).

2012 Avg (April) 0.9501

2011 Avg (April) 0.9636

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.9393	0.9216	0.9307
February	0.9609	0.9393	0.9458
March	0.9625	0.9489	0.9546
April	0.9646	0.9402	0.9501
May	0.9600	0.9232	0.9394
June	0.9396	0.9191	0.9321
July	0.9543	0.9261	0.9382
August	0.9455	0.9227	0.9344
September	0.9340	0.9166	0.9261
October	0.9217	0.8906	0.9060
November	0.9118	0.8962	0.9036
December	0.9179	0.8925	0.9100