2012 FKP to GIP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0090 GIP

YEARLY LOW

0.9832 GIP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.9994 GIP

2012 FKP to GIP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the FKP to GIP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 1.0090. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 12, dropping to 0.9832.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0258 GIP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0000 to the December average rate of 1.0049, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.0090 was up 0.31% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.0059, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,045 GIP

2011 Average 5,001 GIP

Yearly Trough Low 4,916 GIP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 128.88 GIP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.0064

0.9883

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP to GIP 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 1.0001, compared to 0.9988 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0001

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9988

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0129 GIP (High: 0.9962 / Low: 0.9832). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 GIP (High: 1.0004 / Low: 0.9996).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0129

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0108 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0108

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 1.0049) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.9995), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0055 (+0.55%).

2012 Avg (December) 1.0049

2011 Avg (December) 0.9995

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0004	0.9996	1.0000
February	1.0008	0.9992	1.0000
March	1.0006	0.9996	1.0000
April	1.0004	0.9996	1.0000
May	1.0002	0.9993	0.9999
June	1.0056	0.9995	1.0006
July	0.9962	0.9832	0.9898
August	0.9966	0.9859	0.9916
September	1.0082	0.9965	1.0040
October	1.0067	0.9996	1.0031
November	1.0053	0.9963	0.9994
December	1.0090	1.0009	1.0049