2012 BBD to AUD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5169 AUD

YEARLY LOW

0.4627 AUD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4829 AUD

2012 BBD to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BBD to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 1, valuing the pair at 0.5169. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 8, dropping to 0.4627.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0542 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4808 to the December average rate of 0.4781, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.5169 was down 1.94% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.5272, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,585 AUD

2011 Average 2,422 AUD

Yearly Trough Low 2,314 AUD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 271.05 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.5049

0.4630

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD to AUD 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 0.4845, compared to 0.4813 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0032 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4845

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4813

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0305 AUD (High: 0.5135 / Low: 0.4831). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0065 AUD (High: 0.4842 / Low: 0.4777).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0305

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0065

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0162 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0162

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 0.5014) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.4714), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0300 (+6.36%).

2012 Avg (June) 0.5014

2011 Avg (June) 0.4714

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4907	0.4690	0.4808
February	0.4702	0.4627	0.4665
March	0.4824	0.4649	0.4744
April	0.4870	0.4785	0.4828
May	0.5135	0.4831	0.5014
June	0.5169	0.4891	0.5014
July	0.4933	0.4757	0.4852
August	0.4849	0.4728	0.4773
September	0.4905	0.4731	0.4807
October	0.4914	0.4816	0.4859
November	0.4842	0.4777	0.4809
December	0.4824	0.4733	0.4781