2012 BBD to MGA Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 BBD to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the BBD to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 1147.2283. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 9, dropping to 1033.4855.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 113.7429 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1110.4042 to the December average rate of 1129.3250, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.70% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1147.2283 was up 2.74% compared to the 2011 peak of 1116.6636, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BBD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
BBD to MGA Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1072.0189, compared to 1117.9973 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 45.9784 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 57.2885 MGA (High: 1147.2283 / Low: 1089.9398). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 14.0287 MGA (High: 1134.8031 / Low: 1120.7744).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 24.5572 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 1126.2055) against the same month in 2011 (average: 978.7341), the exchange rate shifted by +147.4714 (+15.07%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1127.5533 | 1089.8488 | 1110.4042 |
| February | 1094.9398 | 1067.5011 | 1085.8470 |
| March | 1085.0021 | 1052.5351 | 1071.4534 |
| April | 1057.4890 | 1037.5208 | 1051.4000 |
| May | 1060.9664 | 1033.4855 | 1042.8740 |
| June | 1092.0196 | 1057.4678 | 1070.1348 |
| July | 1147.2283 | 1089.9398 | 1126.2055 |
| August | 1138.0683 | 1115.1567 | 1124.9590 |
| September | 1124.1817 | 1093.6450 | 1108.9754 |
| October | 1107.6500 | 1089.3767 | 1098.5876 |
| November | 1130.5087 | 1105.6662 | 1119.9310 |
| December | 1134.8031 | 1120.7744 | 1129.3250 |