YEARLY HIGH
3.1104 BBD
YEARLY LOW
2.9968 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.0630 BBD

2012 XDR to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XDR to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 8, valuing the pair at 3.1104. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 2.9968.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1136 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.0698 to the December average rate of 3.0767, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 3.1104 was down 4.17% compared to the 2011 peak of 3.2459, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 15,552 BBD
2011 Average 15,789 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 14,984 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 567.81 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

3.1059
3.0053
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 3.0713, compared to 3.0547 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0166 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.0713
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.0547

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0811 BBD (High: 3.1015 / Low: 3.0204). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0242 BBD (High: 3.0948 / Low: 3.0705).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0811
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0242

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 0.0312 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0312

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 3.0975) against the same month in 2011 (average: 3.1264), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0288 (-0.92%).

2012 Avg (February) 3.0975
2011 Avg (February) 3.1264

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.1016 3.0538 3.0698
February 3.1104 3.0818 3.0975
March 3.0980 3.0630 3.0821
April 3.1000 3.0729 3.0863
May 3.1015 3.0204 3.0617
June 3.0556 3.0178 3.0305
July 3.0392 2.9968 3.0137
August 3.0438 3.0123 3.0243
September 3.0985 3.0429 3.0738
October 3.0948 3.0705 3.0808
November 3.0748 3.0481 3.0588
December 3.0886 3.0630 3.0767