YEARLY HIGH
0.0224 BMD
YEARLY LOW
0.0211 BMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0214 BMD

2012 KGS to BMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KGS to BMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 30, valuing the pair at 0.0224. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 10, dropping to 0.0211.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0014 BMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0214 to the December average rate of 0.0211, 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 0.0224 was down 0.55% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0226, 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 112 BMD
2011 Average 108 BMD
Yearly Trough Low 105 BMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6.88 BMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0223
0.0210
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS to BMD 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 0.0213, compared to 0.0215 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0213
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0215

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 0.0012 BMD (High: 0.0224 / Low: 0.0212). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 BMD (High: 0.0212 / Low: 0.0211).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0012
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 0.0222) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0224), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0002 (-0.81%).

2012 Avg (August) 0.0222
2011 Avg (August) 0.0224

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0216 0.0213 0.0214
February 0.0215 0.0213 0.0214
March 0.0215 0.0213 0.0214
April 0.0215 0.0213 0.0214
May 0.0213 0.0211 0.0213
June 0.0213 0.0211 0.0212
July 0.0222 0.0212 0.0214
August 0.0224 0.0221 0.0222
September 0.0224 0.0212 0.0218
October 0.0213 0.0212 0.0212
November 0.0212 0.0211 0.0212
December 0.0212 0.0211 0.0211