2012 GBP to CHF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.5441 CHF

YEARLY LOW

1.4210 CHF

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.4859 CHF

2012 GBP to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GBP to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 22, valuing the pair at 1.5441. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 24, dropping to 1.4210.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1231 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4553 to the December average rate of 1.4862, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.5441 was down 1.17% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.5624, 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 7,720 CHF

2011 Average 7,107 CHF

Yearly Trough Low 7,105 CHF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 615.51 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.5324

1.4338

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GBP to CHF 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 1.4644, compared to 1.5075 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0431 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4644

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5075

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0542 CHF (High: 1.5441 / Low: 1.4899). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0184 CHF (High: 1.5219 / Low: 1.5035).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0542

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0184

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0149 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0149

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 1.5241) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.3296), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1945 (+14.63%).

2012 Avg (July) 1.5241

2011 Avg (July) 1.3296

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.4749	1.4386	1.4553
February	1.4553	1.4210	1.4420
March	1.4582	1.4345	1.4450
April	1.4751	1.4404	1.4617
May	1.5056	1.4740	1.4934
June	1.5030	1.4777	1.4889
July	1.5441	1.4899	1.5241
August	1.5336	1.5115	1.5227
September	1.5219	1.5035	1.5136
October	1.5139	1.4849	1.4988
November	1.5119	1.4857	1.4995
December	1.5022	1.4706	1.4862