YEARLY HIGH
142.9717 GNF
YEARLY LOW
122.6061 GNF
YEARLY AVERAGE
133.9715 GNF

2012 BTN to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BTN to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 142.9717. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 25, dropping to 122.6061.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 20.3655 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 135.9282 to the December average rate of 129.2029, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 142.9717 was down 15.86% compared to the 2011 peak of 169.9296, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 714,858 GNF
2011 Average 743,808 GNF
Yearly Trough Low 613,031 GNF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 101,827.68 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

141.7292
124.4418
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN 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 134.3295, compared to 133.6135 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7159 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 134.3295
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 133.6135

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 13.7514 GNF (High: 140.5399 / Low: 126.7885). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.4205 GNF (High: 139.9784 / Low: 137.5579).

July Spread (Volatile) ±13.7514
August Spread (Stable) ±2.4205

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 7.3079 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.3079

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 140.2885) against the same month in 2011 (average: 162.1700), the exchange rate shifted by -21.8815 (-13.49%).

2012 Avg (February) 140.2885
2011 Avg (February) 162.1700

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 141.1031 130.7486 135.9282
February 142.9717 137.2953 140.2885
March 141.9454 136.5002 139.9656
April 139.8584 132.2200 135.6100
May 132.6681 124.4680 128.3021
June 128.0922 122.6061 125.8824
July 140.5399 126.7885 133.5124
August 139.9784 137.5579 139.0510
September 140.9280 129.3428 136.5404
October 142.2979 129.5134 133.8957
November 132.5043 127.3381 129.4788
December 132.0940 125.8877 129.2029