YEARLY HIGH
8.0353 BWP
YEARLY LOW
7.1677 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.6369 BWP

2012 ZWL to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ZWL to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 22, valuing the pair at 8.0353. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 7.1677.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8676 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.4536 to the December average rate of 7.8510, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 8.0353 was up 4.44% compared to the 2011 peak of 7.6936, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 40,176 BWP
2011 Average 34,294 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 35,838 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,337.94 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

8.0270
7.1684
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZWL 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 7.4779, compared to 7.7958 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3178 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.4779
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.7958

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.5454 BWP (High: 7.9235 / Low: 7.3781). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1632 BWP (High: 7.7671 / Low: 7.6038).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.5454
September Spread (Stable) ±0.1632

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 0.2137 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2137

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 7.9555) against the same month in 2011 (average: 7.4638), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4916 (+6.59%).

2012 Avg (November) 7.9555
2011 Avg (November) 7.4638

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.5677 7.2866 7.4536
February 7.3478 7.1677 7.2400
March 7.3569 7.1844 7.2574
April 7.5466 7.3110 7.4367
May 7.9235 7.3781 7.6544
June 7.9143 7.6370 7.8256
July 7.8835 7.6148 7.7343
August 7.8187 7.6425 7.7178
September 7.7671 7.6038 7.6640
October 7.9774 7.6979 7.8520
November 8.0353 7.8714 7.9555
December 7.9603 7.7764 7.8510