YEARLY HIGH
77.1447 KGS
YEARLY LOW
70.1175 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
74.0196 KGS

2012 GBP to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GBP to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 77.1447. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 2, dropping to 70.1175.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.0271 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 72.3999 to the December average rate of 76.4684, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 77.1447 was down 1.10% compared to the 2011 peak of 77.9994, 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 385,723 KGS
2011 Average 369,788 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 350,588 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 35,135.74 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

77.0424
70.1546
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GBP to KGS 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 73.8824, compared to 74.1567 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2743 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 73.8824
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 74.1567

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 5.7324 KGS (High: 76.5012 / Low: 70.7689). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0994 KGS (High: 76.1186 / Low: 75.0192).

September Spread (Volatile) ±5.7324
October Spread (Stable) ±1.0994

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 2.0406 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.0406

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 76.4684) against the same month in 2011 (average: 72.7107), the exchange rate shifted by +3.7577 (+5.17%).

2012 Avg (December) 76.4684
2011 Avg (December) 72.7107

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 73.7971 71.6868 72.3999
February 74.4030 73.1182 73.9437
March 74.6477 72.7387 73.8411
April 76.0945 74.0620 74.8937
May 76.0222 72.5000 74.9205
June 74.1487 72.0099 73.2954
July 73.9787 70.5977 72.7692
August 71.3365 70.1175 70.7286
September 76.5012 70.7689 73.8412
October 76.1186 75.0192 75.6962
November 76.0981 74.9513 75.4368
December 77.1447 75.6871 76.4684