YEARLY HIGH
2.0233 BND
YEARLY LOW
1.9346 BND
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9797 BND

2012 GBP to BND Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GBP to BND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 14, valuing the pair at 2.0233. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 6, dropping to 1.9346.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0887 BND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9846 to the December average rate of 1.9688, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.0233 was down 2.44% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.0738, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,117 BND
2011 Average 10,076 BND
Yearly Trough Low 9,673 BND
Transaction Impact: A difference of 443.56 BND purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.0160
1.9471
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GBP to BND 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 1.9928, compared to 1.9666 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0262 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9928
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9666

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was August, with a trading range of 0.0513 BND (High: 1.9859 / Low: 1.9346). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0210 BND (High: 1.9977 / Low: 1.9767).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0513
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0210

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 0.0238 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0238

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 2.0102) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.0234), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0132 (-0.65%).

2012 Avg (May) 2.0102
2011 Avg (May) 2.0234

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.0128 1.9690 1.9846
February 1.9965 1.9634 1.9825
March 2.0092 1.9701 1.9912
April 2.0124 1.9810 2.0021
May 2.0233 1.9893 2.0102
June 1.9977 1.9767 1.9865
July 1.9881 1.9474 1.9673
August 1.9859 1.9346 1.9611
September 1.9938 1.9712 1.9824
October 1.9855 1.9530 1.9672
November 1.9701 1.9365 1.9528
December 1.9873 1.9551 1.9688