2012 BBD to YER Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 BBD to YER Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the BBD to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 109.6393. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 19, dropping to 106.5061.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.1332 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 109.2383 to the December average rate of 107.5011, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 109.6393 was up 0.00% compared to the 2011 peak of 109.6359, 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 YER 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 107.9194, compared to 107.5017 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4177 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 3.1332 YER (High: 109.6393 / Low: 106.5061). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1418 YER (High: 107.5942 / Low: 107.4524).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.9002 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 108.6066) against the same month in 2011 (average: 107.2048), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4018 (+1.31%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 109.6389 | 107.8954 | 109.2383 |
| February | 109.6393 | 106.5061 | 108.6066 |
| March | 108.2498 | 107.1565 | 107.7065 |
| April | 107.8234 | 106.8373 | 107.5143 |
| May | 107.5679 | 106.7975 | 107.1768 |
| June | 107.5155 | 106.7905 | 107.2742 |
| July | 107.6222 | 107.3125 | 107.5138 |
| August | 107.6034 | 107.4391 | 107.5217 |
| September | 107.5709 | 107.3905 | 107.4945 |
| October | 107.5952 | 107.2761 | 107.4711 |
| November | 107.5942 | 107.4524 | 107.5083 |
| December | 107.6115 | 107.4132 | 107.5011 |