YEARLY HIGH
1.7340 GIP
YEARLY LOW
1.6352 GIP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6740 GIP

2012 BHD to GIP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BHD to GIP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 16, valuing the pair at 1.7340. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 30, dropping to 1.6352.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0988 GIP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7123 to the December average rate of 1.6522, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.7340 was down 0.07% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.7353, 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 8,670 GIP
2011 Average 8,286 GIP
Yearly Trough Low 8,176 GIP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 494.18 GIP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.7183
1.6462
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BHD to GIP 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 1.6848, compared to 1.6632 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0216 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6848
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6632

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0825 GIP (High: 1.7183 / Low: 1.6358). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0123 GIP (High: 1.6568 / Low: 1.6446).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0825
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0123

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0325 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0325

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 1.7123) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.6855), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0268 (+1.59%).

2012 Avg (January) 1.7123
2011 Avg (January) 1.6855

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7340 1.6846 1.7123
February 1.6949 1.6620 1.6798
March 1.6988 1.6607 1.6784
April 1.6772 1.6352 1.6597
May 1.7183 1.6358 1.6685
June 1.7323 1.6880 1.7102
July 1.7013 1.6733 1.6836
August 1.6849 1.6655 1.6744
September 1.6663 1.6437 1.6533
October 1.6611 1.6487 1.6552
November 1.6669 1.6524 1.6608
December 1.6568 1.6446 1.6522