YEARLY HIGH
89.1672 BTN
YEARLY LOW
76.9376 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
83.4942 BTN

2012 GBP to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GBP to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 89.1672. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 76.9376.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.2296 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 79.4208 to the December average rate of 88.1871, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 89.1672 was up 7.21% compared to the 2011 peak of 83.1677, 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 445,836 BTN
2011 Average 373,801 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 384,688 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 61,147.97 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

89.2193
76.8328
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GBP to BTN 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 82.2073, compared to 84.7811 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.5738 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 82.2073
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 84.7811

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 7.1329 BTN (High: 87.9893 / Low: 80.8563). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5801 BTN (High: 81.6629 / Low: 80.0829).

September Spread (Volatile) ±7.1329
August Spread (Stable) ±1.5801

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 3.5999 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.5999

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 88.1871) against the same month in 2011 (average: 81.8625), the exchange rate shifted by +6.3246 (+7.73%).

2012 Avg (December) 88.1871
2011 Avg (December) 81.8625

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 83.1580 77.5156 79.4208
February 79.6833 76.9376 77.8650
March 81.7265 78.0841 79.6768
April 85.5754 80.7850 82.7495
May 88.0242 85.5094 86.5439
June 89.0779 85.2310 86.9878
July 86.4322 80.0326 83.3879
August 81.6629 80.0829 80.8337
September 87.9893 80.8563 83.6171
October 86.7982 80.0171 85.1683
November 89.1339 86.1198 87.4922
December 89.1672 87.0550 88.1871