YEARLY HIGH
40.5059 GNF
YEARLY LOW
37.5220 GNF
YEARLY AVERAGE
39.5225 GNF

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 202,530 GNF
2011 Average 194,506 GNF
Yearly Trough Low 187,610 GNF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,919.57 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

40.3318
38.5892
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 39.1214
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 39.9235

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

May Spread (Volatile) ±2.0334
January Spread (Stable) ±0.3109

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 0.3961 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3961

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2012 Avg (August) 40.1866
2011 Avg (August) 37.8042

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