YEARLY HIGH
1464.5100 KPW
YEARLY LOW
1378.6004 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
1426.5443 KPW

2012 GBP to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GBP to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 1464.5100. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 1378.6004.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 85.9096 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1396.0072 to the December average rate of 1452.0028, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1464.5100 was up 1.52% compared to the 2011 peak of 1442.5412, 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 7,322,550 KPW
2011 Average 1,496,171 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 6,893,002 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 429,547.98 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1457.6023
1390.4076
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GBP to KPW 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 1419.1811, compared to 1433.9075 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 14.7264 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1419.1811
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1433.9075

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 70.1423 KPW (High: 1460.3657 / Low: 1390.2233). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 18.6344 KPW (High: 1454.6136 / Low: 1435.9793).

May Spread (Volatile) ±70.1423
October Spread (Stable) ±18.6344

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 34.2564 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -34.2564

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 1452.0028) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1057.5805), the exchange rate shifted by +394.4223 (+37.29%).

2012 Avg (December) 1452.0028
2011 Avg (December) 1057.5805

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1418.8870 1378.6004 1396.0072
February 1434.8620 1410.5035 1422.6699
March 1438.3085 1406.6654 1424.2168
April 1462.1118 1425.1623 1440.6654
May 1460.3657 1390.2233 1432.8920
June 1416.1253 1380.1141 1398.6356
July 1416.7807 1389.2512 1403.9461
August 1428.2495 1398.3233 1414.4413
September 1462.4183 1428.3946 1449.7020
October 1454.6136 1435.9793 1446.8953
November 1452.5242 1426.5335 1436.4576
December 1464.5100 1441.4184 1452.0028