YEARLY HIGH
2.0224 BND
YEARLY LOW
1.9439 BND
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9809 BND

2012 GIP to BND Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GIP to BND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 14, valuing the pair at 2.0224. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 14, dropping to 1.9439.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0785 BND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9848 to the December average rate of 1.9594, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.0224 was down 2.45% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.0733, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,112 BND
2011 Average 10,073 BND
Yearly Trough Low 9,719 BND
Transaction Impact: A difference of 392.42 BND purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.0160
1.9486
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GIP to BND 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 1.9927, compared to 1.9691 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0237 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9927
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9691

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0429 BND (High: 2.0119 / Low: 1.9691). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0156 BND (High: 1.9686 / Low: 1.9530).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0429
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0156

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0252 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0252

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 2.0104) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.0238), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0135 (-0.67%).

2012 Avg (May) 2.0104
2011 Avg (May) 2.0238

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.0119 1.9691 1.9848
February 2.0039 1.9649 1.9831
March 2.0048 1.9714 1.9913
April 2.0119 1.9822 2.0017
May 2.0224 1.9908 2.0104
June 1.9978 1.9748 1.9852
July 2.0006 1.9676 1.9877
August 1.9947 1.9576 1.9774
September 1.9878 1.9619 1.9747
October 1.9746 1.9522 1.9611
November 1.9619 1.9439 1.9542
December 1.9686 1.9530 1.9594