2012 GBP to GNF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 GBP to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the GBP to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 14, valuing the pair at 11570.4295. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 10666.5024.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 903.9271 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10789.7794 to the December average rate of 11393.1384, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 11570.4295 was down 6.91% compared to the 2011 peak of 12429.4494, 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 GNF 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 11022.1745, compared to 11315.0232 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 292.8487 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was March, with a trading range of 656.3631 GNF (High: 11347.3794 / Low: 10691.0163). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 237.6782 GNF (High: 11020.7439 / Low: 10783.0656).
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 153.8965 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2012: 11409.4602) against the same month in 2011 (average: 10427.5207), the exchange rate shifted by +981.9395 (+9.42%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10958.5608 | 10666.5024 | 10789.7794 |
| February | 11020.7439 | 10783.0656 | 10922.8244 |
| March | 11347.3794 | 10691.0163 | 11150.7984 |
| April | 11362.3237 | 11076.5724 | 11217.7202 |
| May | 11375.3140 | 10893.6977 | 11102.9107 |
| June | 11179.0298 | 10803.3295 | 10949.0142 |
| July | 11310.4502 | 10958.6011 | 11119.7571 |
| August | 11393.6512 | 11107.3173 | 11239.9115 |
| September | 11570.4295 | 11275.3796 | 11409.4602 |
| October | 11515.1008 | 11210.8283 | 11400.5493 |
| November | 11470.2047 | 11202.8949 | 11327.3227 |
| December | 11553.0149 | 11207.9447 | 11393.1384 |