2012 GIP to BHD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.6115 BHD

YEARLY LOW

0.5767 BHD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5975 BHD

2012 GIP to BHD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GIP to BHD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 30, valuing the pair at 0.6115. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 0.5767.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0349 BHD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5840 to the December average rate of 0.6053, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.6115 was down 2.64% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.6281, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,058 BHD

2011 Average 3,018 BHD

Yearly Trough Low 2,883 BHD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 174.28 BHD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.6074

0.5819

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GIP to BHD 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 0.5937, compared to 0.6013 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0076 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5937

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6013

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0294 BHD (High: 0.6113 / Low: 0.5820). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0045 BHD (High: 0.6081 / Low: 0.6036).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0294

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0045

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 0.0147 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0147

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2012: 0.6026) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.6164), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0138 (-2.24%).

2012 Avg (April) 0.6026

2011 Avg (April) 0.6164

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5936	0.5767	0.5840
February	0.6017	0.5900	0.5953
March	0.6021	0.5887	0.5958
April	0.6115	0.5962	0.6026
May	0.6113	0.5820	0.5995
June	0.5924	0.5773	0.5847
July	0.5976	0.5878	0.5940
August	0.6004	0.5935	0.5972
September	0.6084	0.6001	0.6049
October	0.6065	0.6020	0.6042
November	0.6052	0.5999	0.6021
December	0.6081	0.6036	0.6053