YEARLY HIGH
0.0411 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0350 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0375 BBD

2012 INR to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the INR to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 0.0411. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 24, dropping to 0.0350.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0061 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0391 to the December average rate of 0.0366, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0411 was down 9.51% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0454, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 INR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 10,266 BBD
2011 Average 10,754 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 8,751 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,515.26 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0411
0.0353
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

INR 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 0.0385, compared to 0.0366 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0385
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0366

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0030 BBD (High: 0.0405 / Low: 0.0375). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 BBD (High: 0.0363 / Low: 0.0358).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0030
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0019 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0019

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.0407) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0440), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0034 (-7.69%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.0407
2011 Avg (February) 0.0440

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0405 0.0375 0.0391
February 0.0411 0.0404 0.0407
March 0.0404 0.0390 0.0397
April 0.0395 0.0380 0.0387
May 0.0380 0.0356 0.0368
June 0.0364 0.0350 0.0358
July 0.0368 0.0356 0.0361
August 0.0363 0.0358 0.0360
September 0.0378 0.0358 0.0368
October 0.0387 0.0370 0.0377
November 0.0372 0.0360 0.0365
December 0.0369 0.0363 0.0366