YEARLY HIGH
2.8487 TOP
YEARLY LOW
2.6258 TOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.7546 TOP

2012 GBP to TOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GBP to TOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 24, valuing the pair at 2.8487. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 12, dropping to 2.6258.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2229 TOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.7008 to the December average rate of 2.8069, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.93% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.8487 was down 7.27% compared to the 2011 peak of 3.0722, 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 14,243 TOP
2011 Average 14,078 TOP
Yearly Trough Low 13,129 TOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,114.59 TOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.8206
2.6560
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GBP to TOP 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 2.7239, compared to 2.7854 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0615 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.7239
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.7854

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was November, with a trading range of 0.1386 TOP (High: 2.8487 / Low: 2.7101). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0396 TOP (High: 2.8249 / Low: 2.7853).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1386
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0396

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0269 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0269

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 2.7733) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.7038), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0695 (+2.57%).

2012 Avg (November) 2.7733
2011 Avg (November) 2.7038

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.7400 2.6730 2.7008
February 2.7095 2.6329 2.6752
March 2.6995 2.6258 2.6697
April 2.7741 2.6860 2.7234
May 2.8436 2.7062 2.7939
June 2.8101 2.7550 2.7803
July 2.8121 2.7323 2.7738
August 2.7794 2.7093 2.7516
September 2.8303 2.7797 2.8065
October 2.8415 2.7792 2.8002
November 2.8487 2.7101 2.7733
December 2.8249 2.7853 2.8069