2012 GBP to SDG Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 GBP to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the GBP to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 7.1927. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 4.0951.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.0976 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.1505 to the December average rate of 7.1195, the exchange rate registered a net change of 71.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 7.1927 was up 56.94% compared to the 2011 peak of 4.5831, 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 SDG 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 4.2189, compared to 6.8779 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.6590 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 2.7828 SDG (High: 6.9628 / Low: 4.1801). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0709 SDG (High: 4.2609 / Low: 4.1900).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 0.1020 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 7.1195) against the same month in 2011 (average: 4.1741), the exchange rate shifted by +2.9454 (+70.57%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.2199 | 4.0951 | 4.1505 |
| February | 4.2609 | 4.1900 | 4.2293 |
| March | 4.2869 | 4.1920 | 4.2361 |
| April | 4.3468 | 4.2325 | 4.2820 |
| May | 4.3399 | 4.1359 | 4.2587 |
| June | 4.2023 | 4.1045 | 4.1567 |
| July | 6.9628 | 4.1801 | 5.9362 |
| August | 7.0336 | 6.8914 | 6.9598 |
| September | 7.1771 | 7.0354 | 7.1147 |
| October | 7.1315 | 7.0492 | 7.0950 |
| November | 7.1248 | 6.9932 | 7.0424 |
| December | 7.1927 | 7.0667 | 7.1195 |