2012 DJF to GNF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 DJF to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the DJF to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 14, valuing the pair at 40.5059. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 1, dropping to 37.5220.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.9839 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 39.0094 to the December average rate of 39.7266, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.84% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 40.5059 was down 6.64% compared to the 2011 peak of 43.3856, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 DJF based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
DJF to GNF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 39.1214, compared to 39.9235 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8021 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 2.0334 GNF (High: 39.5554 / Low: 37.5220). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3109 GNF (High: 39.1308 / Low: 38.8199).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 0.3961 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 40.1866) against the same month in 2011 (average: 37.8042), the exchange rate shifted by +2.3824 (+6.30%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39.1308 | 38.8199 | 39.0094 |
| February | 39.0799 | 38.2758 | 38.7344 |
| March | 39.7583 | 38.0067 | 39.4404 |
| April | 39.7583 | 38.7487 | 39.1818 |
| May | 39.5554 | 37.5220 | 38.9794 |
| June | 40.1536 | 38.8319 | 39.3833 |
| July | 40.4153 | 39.6333 | 40.0650 |
| August | 40.5059 | 39.8882 | 40.1866 |
| September | 40.3350 | 39.0371 | 39.7905 |
| October | 40.2901 | 39.1126 | 39.8697 |
| November | 40.2751 | 39.4515 | 39.9027 |
| December | 40.2591 | 38.9190 | 39.7266 |