2012 GBP to DJF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

291.0192 DJF

YEARLY LOW

272.9790 DJF

YEARLY AVERAGE

282.5924 DJF

2012 GBP to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GBP to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 1, valuing the pair at 291.0192. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 272.9790.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 18.0403 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 276.5968 to the December average rate of 286.7952, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 291.0192 was down 1.88% compared to the 2011 peak of 296.5912, 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 1,455,096 DJF

2011 Average 1,425,537 DJF

Yearly Trough Low 1,364,895 DJF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 90,201.32 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

287.8151

275.5770

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GBP to DJF 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 281.7500, compared to 283.4349 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.6848 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 281.7500

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 283.4349

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 14.9665 DJF (High: 291.0192 / Low: 276.0528). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.0246 DJF (High: 287.7336 / Low: 283.7090).

May Spread (Volatile) ±14.9665

October Spread (Stable) ±4.0246

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 6.8445 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -6.8445

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 284.8570) against the same month in 2011 (average: 290.5701), the exchange rate shifted by -5.7131 (-1.97%).

2012 Avg (May) 284.8570

2011 Avg (May) 290.5701

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	281.5868	272.9790	276.5968
February	285.9130	279.1473	281.9954
March	286.1936	279.0519	282.7283
April	290.3518	282.8815	286.3100
May	291.0192	276.0528	284.8570
June	282.2031	274.7534	278.0126
July	280.1454	274.9740	277.5432
August	282.8221	276.7019	279.6964
September	290.4629	282.8909	286.7500
October	287.7336	283.7090	285.9491
November	286.3621	281.6800	283.8752
December	289.7350	284.4915	286.7952