YEARLY HIGH
0.6621 GMD
YEARLY LOW
0.5384 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5913 GMD

2012 BTN to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BTN to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 6, valuing the pair at 0.6621. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.5384.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1238 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5795 to the December average rate of 0.5678, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.6621 was up 2.64% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.6451, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,311 GMD
2011 Average 3,026 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 2,692 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 618.77 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.6454
0.5438
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN to GMD 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 0.5809, compared to 0.6016 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0207 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5809
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6016

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was November, with a trading range of 0.0866 GMD (High: 0.6321 / Low: 0.5455). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0221 GMD (High: 0.5640 / Low: 0.5419).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0866
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0221

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 0.0675 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0675

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2012: 0.6323) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.5900), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0423 (+7.17%).

2012 Avg (October) 0.6323
2011 Avg (October) 0.5900

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6106 0.5384 0.5795
February 0.6335 0.5878 0.6163
March 0.6210 0.5878 0.6060
April 0.5908 0.5602 0.5726
May 0.5722 0.5403 0.5587
June 0.5640 0.5419 0.5523
July 0.6201 0.5573 0.5890
August 0.6509 0.6078 0.6189
September 0.6597 0.6057 0.6370
October 0.6621 0.6235 0.6323
November 0.6321 0.5455 0.5648
December 0.5940 0.5466 0.5678