2012 GBP to AUD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.6125 AUD

YEARLY LOW

1.4640 AUD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.5308 AUD

2012 GBP to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GBP to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 23, valuing the pair at 1.6125. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 1.4640.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1485 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4913 to the December average rate of 1.5428, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.6125 was down 1.82% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.6423, 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 8,062 AUD

2011 Average 7,767 AUD

Yearly Trough Low 7,320 AUD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 742.57 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.6082

1.4628

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GBP to AUD 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 1.5279, compared to 1.5338 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0059 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5279

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5338

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was March, with a trading range of 0.0644 AUD (High: 1.5384 / Low: 1.4740). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0212 AUD (High: 1.4852 / Low: 1.4640).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0644

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0212

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0446 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0446

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 1.5961) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.5304), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0657 (+4.29%).

2012 Avg (May) 1.5961

2011 Avg (May) 1.5304

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.5230	1.4744	1.4913
February	1.4852	1.4640	1.4749
March	1.5384	1.4740	1.5014
April	1.5669	1.5284	1.5455
May	1.6125	1.5676	1.5961
June	1.5866	1.5314	1.5582
July	1.5309	1.4914	1.5136
August	1.5359	1.4758	1.5002
September	1.5606	1.5353	1.5484
October	1.5860	1.5491	1.5625
November	1.5524	1.5224	1.5350
December	1.5611	1.5293	1.5428