2012 BND to GIP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5144 GIP

YEARLY LOW

0.4945 GIP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5049 GIP

2012 BND to GIP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BND to GIP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 14, valuing the pair at 0.5144. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 14, dropping to 0.4945.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0200 GIP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5039 to the December average rate of 0.5104, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.5144 was down 0.65% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.5178, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,572 GIP

2011 Average 2,483 GIP

Yearly Trough Low 2,472 GIP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 99.82 GIP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.5132

0.4960

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BND 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 0.5018, compared to 0.5079 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0060 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5018

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5079

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0108 GIP (High: 0.5078 / Low: 0.4970). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0041 GIP (High: 0.5120 / Low: 0.5080).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0108

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0041

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0026 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0026

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 0.5117) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.4905), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0212 (+4.32%).

2012 Avg (November) 0.5117

2011 Avg (November) 0.4905

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5078	0.4970	0.5039
February	0.5089	0.4990	0.5043
March	0.5073	0.4988	0.5022
April	0.5045	0.4971	0.4996
May	0.5023	0.4945	0.4974
June	0.5064	0.5006	0.5037
July	0.5082	0.4999	0.5031
August	0.5108	0.5013	0.5057
September	0.5097	0.5031	0.5064
October	0.5122	0.5064	0.5099
November	0.5144	0.5097	0.5117
December	0.5120	0.5080	0.5104