YEARLY HIGH
1.7339 GBP
YEARLY LOW
1.6298 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6751 GBP

2012 BHD to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BHD to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 1.7339. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 1.6298.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1041 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7124 to the December average rate of 1.6443, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.7339 was up 0.34% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.7280, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BHD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 8,669 GBP
2011 Average 8,283 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 8,149 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 520.55 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.7193
1.6375
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BHD 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 1.6847, compared to 1.6655 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0193 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6847
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6655

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0827 GBP (High: 1.7196 / Low: 1.6368). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0214 GBP (High: 1.6622 / Low: 1.6408).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0827
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0214

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 0.0415 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0415

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 1.7124) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.6841), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0283 (+1.68%).

2012 Avg (January) 1.7124
2011 Avg (January) 1.6841

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7339 1.6848 1.7124
February 1.6947 1.6659 1.6803
March 1.6993 1.6621 1.6785
April 1.6775 1.6348 1.6594
May 1.7196 1.6368 1.6686
June 1.7323 1.6878 1.7091
July 1.7185 1.6850 1.7010
August 1.7072 1.6718 1.6884
September 1.6712 1.6306 1.6469
October 1.6622 1.6408 1.6501
November 1.6733 1.6436 1.6620
December 1.6553 1.6298 1.6443