2012 GBP to GMD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 GBP to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the GBP to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 31, valuing the pair at 54.9749. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 44.4118.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.5631 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 45.9894 to the December average rate of 50.0827, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.90% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 54.9749 was up 14.92% compared to the 2011 peak of 47.8355, 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 GMD 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 47.6676, compared to 50.9402 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.2726 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was November, with a trading range of 7.4914 GMD (High: 54.9000 / Low: 47.4086). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1501 GMD (High: 53.5384 / Low: 52.3883).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 4.4417 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2012: 53.8433) against the same month in 2011 (average: 45.8028), the exchange rate shifted by +8.0406 (+17.55%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47.6230 | 44.4118 | 45.9894 |
| February | 49.1434 | 46.6845 | 47.9795 |
| March | 48.8510 | 46.9889 | 48.2777 |
| April | 48.7411 | 45.9890 | 47.3729 |
| May | 49.1744 | 47.1476 | 48.3465 |
| June | 49.5330 | 46.2736 | 48.0395 |
| July | 50.0254 | 47.9298 | 49.0529 |
| August | 53.1571 | 49.0498 | 50.0328 |
| September | 53.5384 | 52.3883 | 53.2278 |
| October | 54.9749 | 52.8109 | 53.8433 |
| November | 54.9000 | 47.4086 | 49.4016 |
| December | 52.7878 | 48.1797 | 50.0827 |