YEARLY HIGH
2.2315 BBD
YEARLY LOW
2.0102 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.1342 BBD

2012 CHF to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the CHF to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 2.2315. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 2.0102.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2213 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1319 to the December average rate of 2.1712, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.84% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.2315 was down 18.77% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.7472, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,158 BBD
2011 Average 11,320 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 10,051 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,106.53 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.2071
2.0326
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CHF to BBD 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 2.1541, compared to 2.1142 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0399 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1541
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1142

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.1399 BBD (High: 2.2017 / Low: 2.0618). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0379 BBD (High: 2.1676 / Low: 2.1298).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1399
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0379

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0580 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0580

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 2.1925) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.1054), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0872 (+4.14%).

2012 Avg (February) 2.1925
2011 Avg (February) 2.1054

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.1852 2.0953 2.1319
February 2.2315 2.1662 2.1925
March 2.2153 2.1520 2.1903
April 2.2127 2.1738 2.1903
May 2.2017 2.0618 2.1323
June 2.1140 2.0588 2.0876
July 2.1010 2.0102 2.0472
August 2.0968 2.0336 2.0643
September 2.1580 2.0936 2.1284
October 2.1676 2.1298 2.1454
November 2.1567 2.1082 2.1289
December 2.1936 2.1419 2.1712