YEARLY HIGH
176.5831 ALL
YEARLY LOW
164.7980 ALL
YEARLY AVERAGE
171.3844 ALL

2012 GBP to ALL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GBP to ALL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 22, valuing the pair at 176.5831. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 164.7980.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.7851 ALL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 166.2802 to the December average rate of 171.9265, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.40% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 176.5831 was up 5.93% compared to the 2011 peak of 166.6997, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 882,915 ALL
2011 Average 808,737 ALL
Yearly Trough Low 823,990 ALL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 58,925.41 ALL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

175.2263
165.4669
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GBP to ALL 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 169.2362, compared to 173.5327 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.2965 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 169.2362
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 173.5327

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 5.3065 ALL (High: 176.5831 / Low: 171.2766). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.0980 ALL (High: 167.4925 / Low: 165.3944).

July Spread (Volatile) ±5.3065
January Spread (Stable) ±2.0980

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 1.9194 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.9194

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 174.4130) against the same month in 2011 (average: 158.1583), the exchange rate shifted by +16.2547 (+10.28%).

2012 Avg (July) 174.4130
2011 Avg (July) 158.1583

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 167.4925 165.3944 166.2802
February 167.7526 164.7980 166.3462
March 168.5324 166.3387 167.5618
April 172.2538 167.3322 170.2523
May 174.4950 171.9857 173.3148
June 172.7402 170.3871 171.6619
July 176.5831 171.2766 174.4130
August 175.3627 172.5902 174.1147
September 176.4847 171.5447 173.8368
October 175.3339 170.9690 173.0591
November 175.1515 172.4350 173.8459
December 173.5776 169.7258 171.9265