YEARLY HIGH
387.1792 HUF
YEARLY LOW
341.1465 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
356.5861 HUF

2012 GBP to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GBP to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 387.1792. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 18, dropping to 341.1465.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 46.0327 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 369.3053 to the December average rate of 352.0475, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 387.1792 was up 2.54% compared to the 2011 peak of 377.5725, 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 1,935,896 HUF
2011 Average 1,610,499 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 1,705,732 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 230,163.65 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

371.4719
345.4726
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GBP to HUF 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 359.0644, compared to 354.1079 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.9565 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 359.0644
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 354.1079

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 36.8799 HUF (High: 387.1792 / Low: 350.2994). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.1317 HUF (High: 354.8645 / Low: 346.7328).

January Spread (Volatile) ±36.8799
March Spread (Stable) ±8.1317

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 21.6661 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -21.6661

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 369.3053) against the same month in 2011 (average: 324.7119), the exchange rate shifted by +44.5934 (+13.73%).

2012 Avg (January) 369.3053
2011 Avg (January) 324.7119

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 387.1792 350.2994 369.3053
February 354.7137 341.5954 347.6392
March 354.8645 346.7328 349.8235
April 366.1515 348.7594 358.2630
May 375.7704 349.1164 364.7991
June 380.0364 354.4866 364.5563
July 371.3224 355.2876 363.1786
August 359.6653 347.3040 353.2728
September 360.3007 347.6952 355.4979
October 357.7062 341.1465 349.0951
November 356.6202 345.3606 351.5553
December 358.8042 346.6441 352.0475