2012 GBP to SLL Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 GBP to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the GBP to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 30, valuing the pair at 7091.9686. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 1, dropping to 6549.3890.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 542.5796 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6797.8778 to the December average rate of 6991.9415, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 7091.9686 was down 2.20% compared to the 2011 peak of 7251.6496, 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 SLL 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 6878.0833, compared to 6917.6819 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 39.5986 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 345.4393 SLL (High: 7074.3328 / Low: 6728.8935). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 129.5784 SLL (High: 7045.0169 / Low: 6915.4385).
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 146.3164 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2012: 6983.5871) against the same month in 2011 (average: 7083.2968), the exchange rate shifted by -99.7097 (-1.41%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6971.3309 | 6686.5285 | 6797.8778 |
| February | 6994.6143 | 6803.7125 | 6885.3786 |
| March | 7068.6660 | 6821.0728 | 6911.0034 |
| April | 7091.9686 | 6887.7593 | 6983.5871 |
| May | 7074.3328 | 6728.8935 | 6918.4847 |
| June | 6862.9012 | 6685.8764 | 6772.1683 |
| July | 6856.4248 | 6549.3890 | 6780.4357 |
| August | 6920.3058 | 6744.8404 | 6835.7309 |
| September | 7069.1675 | 6889.5411 | 7005.2872 |
| October | 7045.0169 | 6915.4385 | 6983.4291 |
| November | 7016.2991 | 6851.3248 | 6909.2668 |
| December | 7062.8048 | 6919.9472 | 6991.9415 |