YEARLY HIGH
0.5202 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.4845 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4998 CAD

2012 BBD to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BBD to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 3, valuing the pair at 0.5202. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 14, dropping to 0.4845.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0358 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5070 to the December average rate of 0.4952, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.5202 was down 1.47% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.5280, 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 2,601 CAD
2011 Average 2,473 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 2,422 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 178.77 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.5164
0.4870
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD to CAD 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 0.5030, compared to 0.4967 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0063 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5030
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4967

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0235 CAD (High: 0.5158 / Low: 0.4922). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0048 CAD (High: 0.5011 / Low: 0.4963).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0235
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0048

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0103 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0103

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 0.5140) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.4889), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0251 (+5.13%).

2012 Avg (June) 0.5140
2011 Avg (June) 0.4889

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5131 0.5003 0.5070
February 0.5011 0.4943 0.4988
March 0.5001 0.4930 0.4967
April 0.5017 0.4907 0.4964
May 0.5158 0.4922 0.5050
June 0.5202 0.5093 0.5140
July 0.5103 0.5011 0.5068
August 0.5028 0.4937 0.4965
September 0.4947 0.4845 0.4895
October 0.5000 0.4887 0.4934
November 0.5011 0.4963 0.4986
December 0.4982 0.4921 0.4952