YEARLY HIGH
0.3337 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.3215 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3265 XDR

2012 BBD to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BBD to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 0.3337. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 8, dropping to 0.3215.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0122 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3258 to the December average rate of 0.3250, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.3337 was up 1.68% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.3282, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,668 XDR
2011 Average 1,584 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 1,608 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 60.91 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.3327
0.3219
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD to XDR 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 0.3256, compared to 0.3274 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3256
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3274

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0087 XDR (High: 0.3311 / Low: 0.3224). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0025 XDR (High: 0.3257 / Low: 0.3231).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0087
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0025

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0053 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0053

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 0.3318) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.3134), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0184 (+5.86%).

2012 Avg (July) 0.3318
2011 Avg (July) 0.3134

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3275 0.3224 0.3258
February 0.3245 0.3215 0.3228
March 0.3265 0.3228 0.3245
April 0.3254 0.3226 0.3240
May 0.3311 0.3224 0.3266
June 0.3314 0.3273 0.3300
July 0.3337 0.3290 0.3318
August 0.3320 0.3285 0.3307
September 0.3286 0.3227 0.3253
October 0.3257 0.3231 0.3246
November 0.3281 0.3252 0.3269
December 0.3265 0.3238 0.3250