YEARLY HIGH
2.6904 BBD
YEARLY LOW
2.4129 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.5722 BBD

2012 EUR to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the EUR to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 2.6904. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 2.4129.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2774 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5808 to the December average rate of 2.6237, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.66% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.6904 was down 9.40% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.9697, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,452 BBD
2011 Average 13,924 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 12,065 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,387.14 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.6654
2.4400
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EUR to BBD 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 2.5950, compared to 2.5494 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0456 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5950
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5494

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.1710 BBD (High: 2.6458 / Low: 2.4747). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0485 BBD (High: 2.6245 / Low: 2.5760).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1710
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0485

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0726 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0726

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 2.6467) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.7304), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0838 (-3.07%).

2012 Avg (February) 2.6467
2011 Avg (February) 2.7304

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.6393 2.5338 2.5808
February 2.6904 2.6157 2.6467
March 2.6670 2.6061 2.6417
April 2.6670 2.6130 2.6331
May 2.6458 2.4747 2.5605
June 2.5384 2.4756 2.5070
July 2.5254 2.4129 2.4588
August 2.5161 2.4347 2.4795
September 2.6251 2.5142 2.5739
October 2.6245 2.5760 2.5949
November 2.6005 2.5414 2.5658
December 2.6486 2.5870 2.6237