YEARLY HIGH
1.8575 BTN
YEARLY LOW
1.5103 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6964 BTN

2012 GMD to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GMD to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 1.8575. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 6, dropping to 1.5103.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3472 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7281 to the December average rate of 1.7626, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.8575 was down 0.33% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.8636, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,288 BTN
2011 Average 8,274 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 7,552 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,735.94 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.8350
1.5469
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 1.7250, compared to 1.6678 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0572 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7250
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6678

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was November, with a trading range of 0.2512 BTN (High: 1.8332 / Low: 1.5820). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0724 BTN (High: 1.8454 / Low: 1.7730).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.2512
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0724

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 0.1105 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1105

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 1.7281) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.6380), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0901 (+5.50%).

2012 Avg (January) 1.7281
2011 Avg (January) 1.6380

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8575 1.6377 1.7281
February 1.7014 1.5785 1.6232
March 1.7011 1.6104 1.6505
April 1.7851 1.6926 1.7468
May 1.8510 1.7476 1.7903
June 1.8454 1.7730 1.8110
July 1.7944 1.6127 1.7005
August 1.6452 1.5363 1.6159
September 1.6509 1.5159 1.5709
October 1.6038 1.5103 1.5818
November 1.8332 1.5820 1.7748
December 1.8295 1.6835 1.7626