YEARLY HIGH
633.3555 KMF
YEARLY LOW
579.9650 KMF
YEARLY AVERAGE
607.3492 KMF

2012 GBP to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GBP to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 18, valuing the pair at 633.3555. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 23, dropping to 579.9650.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 53.3904 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 591.3272 to the December average rate of 605.5238, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.40% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 633.3555 was up 6.45% compared to the 2011 peak of 595.0020, 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 3,166,777 KMF
2011 Average 2,835,906 KMF
Yearly Trough Low 2,899,825 KMF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 266,952.13 KMF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

630.2785
584.1633
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GBP to KMF 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 598.0993, compared to 616.5991 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 18.4998 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 598.0993
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 616.5991

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 31.8675 KMF (High: 633.3555 / Low: 601.4879). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.9359 KMF (High: 592.3842 / Low: 585.4484).

July Spread (Volatile) ±31.8675
March Spread (Stable) ±6.9359

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 11.8574 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -11.8574

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 624.4927) against the same month in 2011 (average: 556.5059), the exchange rate shifted by +67.9868 (+12.22%).

2012 Avg (July) 624.4927
2011 Avg (July) 556.5059

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 596.2656 586.6064 591.3272
February 593.9073 579.9650 588.0063
March 592.3842 585.4484 589.3996
April 604.0129 587.7022 598.2518
May 616.5556 603.5814 611.5832
June 615.5481 606.7852 610.0280
July 633.3555 601.4879 624.4927
August 629.1303 620.4139 626.4356
September 632.8592 609.8493 621.5227
October 616.3765 604.0954 609.6653
November 615.9816 607.0211 611.9544
December 611.3537 600.1800 605.5238