2012 AUD to GBP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.6831 GBP

YEARLY LOW

0.6202 GBP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6536 GBP

2012 AUD to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AUD to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 0.6831. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 23, dropping to 0.6202.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0629 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6706 to the December average rate of 0.6482, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.6831 was up 1.25% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.6746, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,415 GBP

2011 Average 3,220 GBP

Yearly Trough Low 3,101 GBP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 314.56 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.6832

0.6214

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD to GBP 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 0.6550, compared to 0.6522 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0029 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6550

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6522

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was March, with a trading range of 0.0284 GBP (High: 0.6784 / Low: 0.6500). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0097 GBP (High: 0.6831 / Low: 0.6733).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0284

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0097

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0208 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0208

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.6780) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.6258), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0522 (+8.35%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.6780

2011 Avg (February) 0.6258

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.6783	0.6566	0.6706
February	0.6831	0.6733	0.6780
March	0.6784	0.6500	0.6662
April	0.6543	0.6382	0.6471
May	0.6379	0.6202	0.6266
June	0.6530	0.6303	0.6418
July	0.6705	0.6532	0.6607
August	0.6776	0.6511	0.6667
September	0.6513	0.6408	0.6458
October	0.6455	0.6305	0.6400
November	0.6569	0.6441	0.6515
December	0.6539	0.6406	0.6482