YEARLY HIGH
54.9749 GMD
YEARLY LOW
44.4118 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
49.3039 GMD

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GBP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 274,874 GMD
2011 Average 225,913 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 222,059 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 52,815.33 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

54.6287
45.2040
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 47.6676
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 50.9402

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

November Spread (Volatile) ±7.4914
September Spread (Stable) ±1.1501

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.4417

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2012 Avg (October) 53.8433
2011 Avg (October) 45.8028

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