2012 GBP to INR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 GBP to INR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the GBP to INR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 13, valuing the pair at 89.3607. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 76.9931.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.3676 INR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 79.3775 to the December average rate of 88.1769, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 89.3607 was up 7.16% compared to the 2011 peak of 83.3933, 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 INR 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 82.1709, compared to 87.0338 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.8629 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 5.4320 INR (High: 83.0187 / Low: 77.5866). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5734 INR (High: 78.5665 / Low: 76.9931).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween February and June, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 2.3282 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2012: 87.6237) against the same month in 2011 (average: 75.0757), the exchange rate shifted by +12.5480 (+16.71%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 83.0187 | 77.5866 | 79.3775 |
| February | 78.5665 | 76.9931 | 77.7714 |
| March | 81.4414 | 78.1205 | 79.6579 |
| April | 85.5444 | 80.7659 | 82.7669 |
| May | 87.9547 | 85.3238 | 86.5030 |
| June | 89.0715 | 85.1929 | 86.9485 |
| July | 87.1909 | 85.1323 | 86.3890 |
| August | 88.1387 | 86.1868 | 87.2557 |
| September | 89.3607 | 85.4009 | 87.6237 |
| October | 86.7576 | 83.6243 | 85.2955 |
| November | 89.0729 | 86.2029 | 87.4619 |
| December | 89.2731 | 86.9584 | 88.1769 |