YEARLY HIGH
1.0098 GIP
YEARLY LOW
0.9830 GIP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9994 GIP

2012 GBP to GIP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GBP to GIP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 1.0098. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 12, dropping to 0.9830.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0267 GIP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9999 to the December average rate of 1.0048, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.0098 was down 0.06% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.0104, 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 5,049 GIP
2011 Average 5,002 GIP
Yearly Trough Low 4,915 GIP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 133.65 GIP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.0063
0.9883
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GBP to GIP 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 1.0001, compared to 0.9988 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0001
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9988

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0131 GIP (High: 0.9962 / Low: 0.9830). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 GIP (High: 1.0006 / Low: 0.9991).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0131
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0108 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0108

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 1.0048) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.9993), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0055 (+0.55%).

2012 Avg (December) 1.0048
2011 Avg (December) 0.9993

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0006 0.9991 0.9999
February 1.0010 0.9963 0.9997
March 1.0034 0.9979 1.0000
April 1.0048 0.9994 1.0002
May 1.0011 0.9992 0.9999
June 1.0060 0.9994 1.0006
July 0.9962 0.9830 0.9898
August 0.9968 0.9870 0.9917
September 1.0083 0.9965 1.0039
October 1.0065 0.9994 1.0031
November 1.0054 0.9959 0.9993
December 1.0098 1.0009 1.0048