YEARLY HIGH
20002.9290 IRR
YEARLY LOW
17068.9788 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
19133.1035 IRR

2012 GBP to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GBP to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 20002.9290. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 17068.9788.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2933.9503 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17448.6679 to the December average rate of 19832.9449, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.66% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 20002.9290 was up 4.98% compared to the 2011 peak of 19053.5176, 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 100,014,645 IRR
2011 Average 84,395,483 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 85,344,894 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,669,751.29 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

20071.3726
17210.2402
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GBP to IRR 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 18697.0228, compared to 19569.1841 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 872.1613 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18697.0228
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19569.1841

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was April, with a trading range of 1246.8959 IRR (High: 19937.1529 / Low: 18690.2570). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 260.9965 IRR (High: 19896.8640 / Low: 19635.8676).

April Spread (Volatile) ±1246.8959
October Spread (Stable) ±260.9965

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 462.6540 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -462.6540

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 19832.9449) against the same month in 2011 (average: 16868.7858), the exchange rate shifted by +2964.1592 (+17.57%).

2012 Avg (December) 19832.9449
2011 Avg (December) 16868.7858

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 17813.6769 17068.9788 17448.6679
February 18842.3828 17824.2740 18412.1753
March 18880.8721 18462.0984 18690.1638
April 19937.1529 18690.2570 19026.1520
May 19920.9750 18967.2059 19533.8159
June 19284.1933 18798.5346 19071.1619
July 19354.1933 18949.2887 19162.7883
August 19475.5838 19085.7252 19289.9773
September 19953.1508 19457.0987 19745.8590
October 19896.8640 19635.8676 19759.6457
November 19890.8025 19458.1233 19623.8892
December 20002.9290 19711.7604 19832.9449