YEARLY HIGH
6.2950 MDL
YEARLY LOW
5.8205 MDL
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.0493 MDL

2012 BBD to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BBD to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 2, valuing the pair at 6.2950. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 5.8205.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4745 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.8941 to the December average rate of 6.0880, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 6.2950 was up 1.33% compared to the 2011 peak of 6.2125, 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 31,475 MDL
2011 Average 29,276 MDL
Yearly Trough Low 29,103 MDL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,372.36 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

6.2763
5.8428
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD to MDL 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 5.9312, compared to 6.1675 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2364 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.9312
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.1675

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.2025 MDL (High: 6.0374 / Low: 5.8349). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0478 MDL (High: 6.1971 / Low: 6.1493).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2025
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0478

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0808 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0808

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 6.2402) against the same month in 2011 (average: 5.6781), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5621 (+9.90%).

2012 Avg (August) 6.2402
2011 Avg (August) 5.6781

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.9600 5.8205 5.8941
February 5.9938 5.8647 5.9144
March 5.9460 5.8817 5.9170
April 5.9126 5.8349 5.8789
May 6.0374 5.8349 5.9317
June 6.1537 6.0127 6.0509
July 6.2748 6.0947 6.1919
August 6.2950 6.1915 6.2402
September 6.2271 6.1699 6.1965
October 6.2001 6.0595 6.1196
November 6.1971 6.1493 6.1688
December 6.1740 6.0221 6.0880