YEARLY HIGH
0.4144 EUR
YEARLY LOW
0.3717 EUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3890 EUR

2012 BBD to EUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BBD to EUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 0.4144. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 24, dropping to 0.3717.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0427 EUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3875 to the December average rate of 0.3812, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.4144 was up 7.21% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.3866, 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 2,072 EUR
2011 Average 1,797 EUR
Yearly Trough Low 1,858 EUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 213.68 EUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.4096
0.3750
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD to EUR 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 0.3856, compared to 0.3925 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0069 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3856
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3925

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0261 EUR (High: 0.4041 / Low: 0.3780). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0072 EUR (High: 0.3882 / Low: 0.3810).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0261
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0072

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0148 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0148

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 0.4067) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.3498), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0570 (+16.28%).

2012 Avg (July) 0.4067
2011 Avg (July) 0.3498

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3947 0.3789 0.3875
February 0.3823 0.3717 0.3779
March 0.3837 0.3749 0.3786
April 0.3827 0.3749 0.3798
May 0.4041 0.3780 0.3907
June 0.4039 0.3939 0.3989
July 0.4144 0.3960 0.4067
August 0.4107 0.3974 0.4033
September 0.3977 0.3809 0.3886
October 0.3882 0.3810 0.3854
November 0.3935 0.3845 0.3898
December 0.3865 0.3776 0.3812