YEARLY HIGH
0.0449 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0421 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0428 BBD

2012 KGS to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KGS to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 30, valuing the pair at 0.0449. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 10, dropping to 0.0421.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0028 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0428 to the December average rate of 0.0422, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0449 was down 0.55% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0451, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 224 BBD
2011 Average 217 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 211 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13.77 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0447
0.0420
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 0.0427, compared to 0.0430 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0427
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0430

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 0.0025 BBD (High: 0.0449 / Low: 0.0424). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 BBD (High: 0.0424 / Low: 0.0423).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0025
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 0.0444) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0448), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0004 (-0.81%).

2012 Avg (August) 0.0444
2011 Avg (August) 0.0448

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0431 0.0426 0.0428
February 0.0429 0.0427 0.0428
March 0.0430 0.0427 0.0429
April 0.0429 0.0427 0.0427
May 0.0427 0.0423 0.0425
June 0.0426 0.0422 0.0424
July 0.0444 0.0423 0.0429
August 0.0449 0.0443 0.0444
September 0.0449 0.0424 0.0437
October 0.0426 0.0424 0.0425
November 0.0424 0.0423 0.0423
December 0.0423 0.0421 0.0422