2012 GBP to DOP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 GBP to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the GBP to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 65.3021. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 59.2749.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.0272 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 60.1957 to the December average rate of 64.6234, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 65.3021 was up 3.52% compared to the 2011 peak of 63.0787, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GBP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
GBP to DOP Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 61.3910, compared to 62.3341 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9432 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 4.2328 DOP (High: 63.6040 / Low: 59.3711). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0585 DOP (High: 61.9748 / Low: 60.9164).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 1.3719 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 64.6234) against the same month in 2011 (average: 60.0829), the exchange rate shifted by +4.5405 (+7.56%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61.2374 | 59.2749 | 60.1957 |
| February | 61.9748 | 60.9164 | 61.4377 |
| March | 62.3817 | 60.6006 | 61.6499 |
| April | 63.2980 | 61.3986 | 62.3607 |
| May | 63.1956 | 60.3757 | 62.0369 |
| June | 61.3878 | 59.6989 | 60.6650 |
| July | 61.5303 | 60.0965 | 60.8843 |
| August | 62.0149 | 60.9323 | 61.4083 |
| September | 63.5779 | 59.5530 | 61.3718 |
| October | 63.6040 | 59.3711 | 62.3748 |
| November | 64.2309 | 62.6202 | 63.3422 |
| December | 65.3021 | 64.1322 | 64.6234 |