YEARLY HIGH
0.4975 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.4481 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4688 CHF

2012 BBD to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BBD to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 0.4975. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 24, dropping to 0.4481.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0493 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4692 to the December average rate of 0.4606, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.4975 was up 2.19% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.4868, 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 2,487 CHF
2011 Average 2,217 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 2,241 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 246.67 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.4918
0.4529
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD to CHF 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 0.4644, compared to 0.4732 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0088 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4644
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4732

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0308 CHF (High: 0.4850 / Low: 0.4542). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0081 CHF (High: 0.4600 / Low: 0.4519).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0308
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0081

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0146 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0146

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 0.4885) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.4117), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0768 (+18.65%).

2012 Avg (July) 0.4885
2011 Avg (July) 0.4117

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4773 0.4576 0.4692
February 0.4616 0.4481 0.4561
March 0.4647 0.4514 0.4566
April 0.4600 0.4519 0.4566
May 0.4850 0.4542 0.4691
June 0.4857 0.4730 0.4791
July 0.4975 0.4760 0.4885
August 0.4917 0.4769 0.4845
September 0.4776 0.4634 0.4699
October 0.4695 0.4613 0.4661
November 0.4743 0.4637 0.4698
December 0.4669 0.4559 0.4606