YEARLY HIGH
1502.4019 CDF
YEARLY LOW
1393.6737 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1458.1365 CDF

2012 GBP to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GBP to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 1502.4019. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 1393.6737.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 108.7282 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1414.0510 to the December average rate of 1493.1742, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1502.4019 was down 1.07% compared to the 2011 peak of 1518.5963, 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 7,512,010 CDF
2011 Average 7,309,701 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 6,968,369 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 543,641.02 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1501.0865
1406.1387
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GBP to CDF 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 1443.2441, compared to 1473.0289 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 29.7849 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1443.2441
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1473.0289

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 60.1857 CDF (High: 1453.8595 / Low: 1393.6737). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 17.2351 CDF (High: 1494.4313 / Low: 1477.1962).

January Spread (Volatile) ±60.1857
October Spread (Stable) ±17.2351

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 33.4641 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -33.4641

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 1493.1742) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1411.3740), the exchange rate shifted by +81.8001 (+5.80%).

2012 Avg (December) 1493.1742
2011 Avg (December) 1411.3740

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1453.8595 1393.6737 1414.0510
February 1467.5216 1430.1390 1447.1685
March 1467.9714 1433.1339 1449.9350
April 1487.3457 1447.6886 1466.0436
May 1481.4851 1421.3523 1457.8652
June 1448.1596 1404.0095 1424.4011
July 1456.2787 1417.4582 1438.1595
August 1469.3888 1433.5263 1452.6106
September 1500.9893 1468.3198 1488.6227
October 1494.4313 1477.1962 1486.9725
November 1493.8857 1465.1434 1478.6341
December 1502.4019 1479.0356 1493.1742