2012 GBP to SOS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2643.9950 SOS

YEARLY LOW

2457.2514 SOS

YEARLY AVERAGE

2570.0224 SOS

2012 GBP to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GBP to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 18, valuing the pair at 2643.9950. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 5, dropping to 2457.2514.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 186.7436 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2526.7163 to the December average rate of 2602.2427, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2643.9950 was down 2.22% compared to the 2011 peak of 2703.9867, 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 13,219,975 SOS

2011 Average 12,945,856 SOS

Yearly Trough Low 12,286,257 SOS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 933,718.07 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2624.2812

2505.0941

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GBP to SOS 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 2559.7952, compared to 2580.2496 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 20.4544 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2559.7952

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2580.2496

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 124.9761 SOS (High: 2637.3778 / Low: 2512.4016). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 42.2927 SOS (High: 2590.9940 / Low: 2548.7014).

May Spread (Volatile) ±124.9761

February Spread (Stable) ±42.2927

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 61.3866 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -61.3866

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2012: 2614.3490) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2568.7204), the exchange rate shifted by +45.6285 (+1.78%).

2012 Avg (September) 2614.3490

2011 Avg (September) 2568.7204

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2561.8792	2490.6130	2526.7163
February	2590.9940	2548.7014	2568.9055
March	2600.0500	2531.6394	2572.4358
April	2640.2240	2563.5421	2599.2742
May	2637.3778	2512.4016	2576.4130
June	2550.2444	2457.2514	2515.0264
July	2556.1081	2495.2979	2530.5423
August	2578.2331	2526.8224	2552.7979
September	2643.9950	2575.5517	2614.3490
October	2624.6763	2581.3582	2605.1289
November	2605.1728	2559.1785	2576.4367
December	2634.4868	2584.5572	2602.2427