YEARLY HIGH
11.3938 SEK
YEARLY LOW
10.4034 SEK
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.7322 SEK

2012 GBP to SEK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GBP to SEK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 17, valuing the pair at 11.3938. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 10.4034.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9904 SEK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.6387 to the December average rate of 10.6448, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 11.3938 was up 5.27% compared to the 2011 peak of 10.8236, 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 56,969 SEK
2011 Average 52,030 SEK
Yearly Trough Low 52,017 SEK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,952.15 SEK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

11.2505
10.4185
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GBP to SEK 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 10.7990, compared to 10.6654 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1336 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.7990
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.6654

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.4756 SEK (High: 11.3938 / Low: 10.9183). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1536 SEK (High: 10.7107 / Low: 10.5571).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.4756
March Spread (Stable) ±0.1536

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.3597 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3597

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 11.1811) against the same month in 2011 (average: 10.2190), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9621 (+9.41%).

2012 Avg (May) 11.1811
2011 Avg (May) 10.2190

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.7249 10.4778 10.6387
February 10.6829 10.4034 10.5367
March 10.7107 10.5571 10.6516
April 10.9413 10.5422 10.7808
May 11.3938 10.9183 11.1811
June 11.1726 10.8673 11.0048
July 11.0063 10.6598 10.8475
August 10.5601 10.4053 10.4878
September 10.7352 10.5115 10.6242
October 10.7999 10.5276 10.6787
November 10.7879 10.5879 10.7091
December 10.7934 10.4954 10.6448