YEARLY HIGH
0.3264 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.3073 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3155 GBP

2012 BBD to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BBD to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 0.3264. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 0.3073.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0191 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3224 to the December average rate of 0.3099, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.3264 was up 0.33% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.3253, 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 1,632 GBP
2011 Average 1,559 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 1,536 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 95.74 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.3236
0.3087
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD to GBP 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 0.3172, compared to 0.3139 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0033 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3172
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3139

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0155 GBP (High: 0.3237 / Low: 0.3081). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0040 GBP (High: 0.3134 / Low: 0.3094).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0155
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0040

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0077 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0077

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.3224) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.3170), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0053 (+1.68%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.3224
2011 Avg (January) 0.3170

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3264 0.3171 0.3224
February 0.3190 0.3136 0.3163
March 0.3199 0.3129 0.3160
April 0.3158 0.3078 0.3124
May 0.3237 0.3081 0.3141
June 0.3261 0.3178 0.3218
July 0.3239 0.3176 0.3205
August 0.3218 0.3151 0.3182
September 0.3150 0.3077 0.3104
October 0.3134 0.3094 0.3110
November 0.3155 0.3098 0.3133
December 0.3122 0.3073 0.3099