YEARLY HIGH
2.9128 AWG
YEARLY LOW
2.7419 AWG
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.8377 AWG

2012 GBP to AWG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GBP to AWG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 2.9128. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 2.7419.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1709 AWG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.7766 to the December average rate of 2.8879, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.9128 was down 2.51% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.9877, 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 14,564 AWG
2011 Average 14,357 AWG
Yearly Trough Low 13,710 AWG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 854.32 AWG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.8990
2.7655
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GBP to AWG 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 2.8229, compared to 2.8526 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0297 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.8229
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.8526

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.1395 AWG (High: 2.9044 / Low: 2.7649). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0401 AWG (High: 2.8959 / Low: 2.8558).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1395
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0401

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0676 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0676

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 2.8879) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.7929), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0950 (+3.40%).

2012 Avg (December) 2.8879
2011 Avg (December) 2.7929

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.8220 2.7419 2.7766
February 2.8540 2.8053 2.8295
March 2.8606 2.7979 2.8327
April 2.9107 2.8344 2.8656
May 2.9044 2.7649 2.8502
June 2.8164 2.7448 2.7826
July 2.8207 2.7631 2.7932
August 2.8408 2.7817 2.8135
September 2.9087 2.8411 2.8847
October 2.8959 2.8558 2.8789
November 2.8906 2.8372 2.8571
December 2.9128 2.8669 2.8879