YEARLY HIGH
14.2451 SZL
YEARLY LOW
11.8349 SZL
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.0156 SZL

2012 GBP to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GBP to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 24, valuing the pair at 14.2451. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 12, dropping to 11.8349.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.4103 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.4259 to the December average rate of 13.9191, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 14.2451 was up 7.42% compared to the 2011 peak of 13.2607, 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 71,226 SZL
2011 Average 58,018 SZL
Yearly Trough Low 59,174 SZL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,051.27 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

14.2394
11.8309
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GBP to SZL 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 12.5160, compared to 13.5152 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9991 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.5160
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.5152

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was August, with a trading range of 0.7564 SZL (High: 13.4254 / Low: 12.6689). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3626 SZL (High: 12.2777 / Low: 11.9152).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.7564
February Spread (Stable) ±0.3626

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.3209 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3209

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 14.0387) against the same month in 2011 (average: 12.8658), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1728 (+9.12%).

2012 Avg (November) 14.0387
2011 Avg (November) 12.8658

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.6947 12.2098 12.4259
February 12.2777 11.9152 12.1050
March 12.2460 11.8349 12.0316
April 12.7100 12.1649 12.5169
May 13.2498 12.5041 12.9791
June 13.2438 12.8102 13.0377
July 13.2374 12.6879 12.8733
August 13.4254 12.6689 12.9984
September 13.6873 13.0963 13.3496
October 14.1547 13.4395 13.9120
November 14.2451 13.8386 14.0387
December 14.2099 13.6799 13.9191