YEARLY HIGH
34.1573 GMD
YEARLY LOW
28.6530 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
31.0993 GMD

2012 BSD to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BSD to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 31, valuing the pair at 34.1573. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 28.6530.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.5043 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 29.6487 to the December average rate of 31.0411, 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 34.1573 was up 13.35% compared to the 2011 peak of 30.1347, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 170,787 GMD
2011 Average 140,899 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 143,265 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 27,521.61 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

33.8823
29.2031
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BSD 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 30.2306, compared to 31.9679 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.7373 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 30.2306
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 31.9679

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was November, with a trading range of 4.1908 GMD (High: 34.0166 / Low: 29.8259). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7121 GMD (High: 33.5146 / Low: 32.8026).

November Spread (Volatile) ±4.1908
September Spread (Stable) ±0.7121

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 2.5437 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.5437

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2012: 33.4924) against the same month in 2011 (average: 29.0437), the exchange rate shifted by +4.4486 (+15.32%).

2012 Avg (October) 33.4924
2011 Avg (October) 29.0437

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 30.3005 28.6530 29.6487
February 31.0021 29.3764 30.3530
March 30.8733 29.4443 30.5089
April 30.0921 28.9924 29.5930
May 30.8856 30.0027 30.3693
June 31.5288 30.1162 30.9108
July 31.8683 30.9108 31.4450
August 33.5019 31.3710 31.8343
September 33.5146 32.8026 33.0460
October 34.1573 32.8241 33.4924
November 34.0166 29.8259 30.9487
December 32.5433 29.7796 31.0411