YEARLY HIGH
3.2546 BBD
YEARLY LOW
3.0625 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.1702 BBD

2012 FKP to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the FKP to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 3.2546. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 3.0625.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1921 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.1024 to the December average rate of 3.2272, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 3.2546 was down 2.48% compared to the 2011 peak of 3.3373, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 16,273 BBD
2011 Average 16,039 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 15,313 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 960.30 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

3.2396
3.0899
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP 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 3.1538, compared to 3.1865 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0327 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.1538
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.1865

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.1563 BBD (High: 3.2474 / Low: 3.0911). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0467 BBD (High: 3.2387 / Low: 3.1920).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1563
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0467

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0761 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0761

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 3.2272) against the same month in 2011 (average: 3.1211), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1061 (+3.40%).

2012 Avg (December) 3.2272
2011 Avg (December) 3.1211

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.1542 3.0625 3.1024
February 3.1948 3.1337 3.1624
March 3.1984 3.1271 3.1651
April 3.2492 3.1683 3.2010
May 3.2474 3.0911 3.1841
June 3.1471 3.0669 3.1080
July 3.1484 3.0878 3.1199
August 3.1735 3.1039 3.1429
September 3.2489 3.1742 3.2217
October 3.2387 3.1920 3.2152
November 3.2275 3.1711 3.1923
December 3.2546 3.2032 3.2272