YEARLY HIGH
818.9133 SOS
YEARLY LOW
799.0744 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
810.7213 SOS

2012 BBD to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BBD to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 1, valuing the pair at 818.9133. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 14, dropping to 799.0744.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 19.8390 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 814.4827 to the December average rate of 806.4820, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 818.9133 was up 0.05% compared to the 2011 peak of 818.4992, 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 4,094,567 SOS
2011 Average 4,035,921 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 3,995,372 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 99,194.84 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

815.2827
805.6819
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD to SOS 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 811.6740, compared to 809.7686 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.9054 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 811.6740
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 809.7686

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 16.6208 SOS (High: 816.1240 / Low: 799.5033). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.3406 SOS (High: 809.4050 / Low: 804.0644).

May Spread (Volatile) ±16.6208
November Spread (Stable) ±5.3406

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 3.1011 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.1011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 812.1671) against the same month in 2011 (average: 816.8642), the exchange rate shifted by -4.6971 (-0.58%).

2012 Avg (August) 812.1671
2011 Avg (August) 816.8642

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 818.7492 812.5000 814.4827
February 814.5006 806.3065 812.5637
March 814.5003 807.2917 812.7914
April 814.5041 805.7499 811.9117
May 816.1240 799.5033 809.1148
June 814.1260 799.0744 809.1796
July 816.5717 804.7722 811.0986
August 818.9133 807.4317 812.1671
September 814.2333 807.0667 811.5152
October 814.4681 805.3038 810.2248
November 809.4050 804.0644 807.1237
December 811.7875 802.3425 806.4820