YEARLY HIGH
17.0787 GMD
YEARLY LOW
14.3265 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.5496 GMD

2012 BBD to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BBD to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 31, valuing the pair at 17.0787. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 14.3265.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.7522 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.8244 to the December average rate of 15.5206, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.70% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 17.0787 was up 13.35% compared to the 2011 peak of 15.0673, 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 85,393 GMD
2011 Average 70,450 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 71,632 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,760.81 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

16.9412
14.6015
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD to GMD 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 15.1153, compared to 15.9840 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8686 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.1153
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.9840

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was November, with a trading range of 2.0954 GMD (High: 17.0083 / Low: 14.9129). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3560 GMD (High: 16.7573 / Low: 16.4013).

November Spread (Volatile) ±2.0954
September Spread (Stable) ±0.3560

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 1.2718 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2718

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2012: 16.7462) against the same month in 2011 (average: 14.5219), the exchange rate shifted by +2.2243 (+15.32%).

2012 Avg (October) 16.7462
2011 Avg (October) 14.5219

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 15.1502 14.3265 14.8244
February 15.5010 14.6882 15.1765
March 15.4366 14.7222 15.2545
April 15.0461 14.4962 14.7965
May 15.4428 15.0014 15.1847
June 15.7644 15.0581 15.4554
July 15.9341 15.4554 15.7225
August 16.7509 15.6855 15.9171
September 16.7573 16.4013 16.5230
October 17.0787 16.4120 16.7462
November 17.0083 14.9129 15.4743
December 16.2716 14.8898 15.5206