YEARLY HIGH
3601.5150 GNF
YEARLY LOW
3364.7939 GNF
YEARLY AVERAGE
3523.1071 GNF

2012 BBD to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BBD to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 14, valuing the pair at 3601.5150. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 1, dropping to 3364.7939.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 236.7211 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3478.0827 to the December average rate of 3531.0016, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 3601.5150 was down 6.58% compared to the 2011 peak of 3855.2696, 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 18,007,575 GNF
2011 Average 17,287,845 GNF
Yearly Trough Low 16,823,970 GNF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,183,605.25 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

3588.0580
3442.8701
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD to GNF 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 3495.0269, compared to 3551.1873 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 56.1604 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3495.0269
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3551.1873

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 169.6916 GNF (High: 3534.4855 / Low: 3364.7939). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 28.7724 GNF (High: 3486.7588 / Low: 3457.9864).

May Spread (Volatile) ±169.6916
January Spread (Stable) ±28.7724

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 34.2101 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -34.2101

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 3575.9590) against the same month in 2011 (average: 3359.3028), the exchange rate shifted by +216.6562 (+6.45%).

2012 Avg (August) 3575.9590
2011 Avg (August) 3359.3028

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3486.7588 3457.9864 3478.0827
February 3480.2666 3430.9464 3454.9691
March 3550.2262 3407.0238 3523.2274
April 3550.2262 3462.5000 3504.0564
May 3534.4855 3364.7939 3487.0630
June 3585.6235 3480.8816 3522.7625
July 3600.1050 3525.7181 3564.1592
August 3601.5150 3547.1900 3575.9590
September 3594.7217 3470.3983 3541.7489
October 3580.4763 3492.9731 3545.7196
November 3572.6487 3513.7750 3548.5355
December 3582.6838 3450.7413 3531.0016