YEARLY HIGH
11.5586 JPY
YEARLY LOW
9.8210 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.4635 JPY

2012 BWP to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BWP to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 17, valuing the pair at 11.5586. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 8, dropping to 9.8210.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7376 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.3259 to the December average rate of 10.6739, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 11.5586 was down 12.64% compared to the 2011 peak of 13.2303, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 57,793 JPY
2011 Average 58,339 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 49,105 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,688.06 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

11.4997
9.9303
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to JPY 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 10.6720, compared to 10.2550 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4170 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.6720
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.2550

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.9798 JPY (High: 10.8861 / Low: 9.9063). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2443 JPY (High: 10.3063 / Low: 10.0620).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.9798
September Spread (Stable) ±0.2443

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.5194 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5194

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 11.3689) against the same month in 2011 (average: 12.3297), the exchange rate shifted by -0.9607 (-7.79%).

2012 Avg (March) 11.3689
2011 Avg (March) 12.3297

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.5828 10.1574 10.3259
February 11.2598 10.5024 10.8500
March 11.5586 11.1452 11.3689
April 11.3478 10.6756 10.9375
May 10.8861 9.9063 10.4181
June 10.3938 9.8623 10.1315
July 10.4764 9.9209 10.2156
August 10.3061 10.0426 10.1980
September 10.3063 10.0620 10.2011
October 10.1884 9.8210 10.0610
November 10.3845 9.9798 10.1801
December 11.1214 10.3194 10.6739