YEARLY HIGH
2.9384 TRY
YEARLY LOW
2.7478 TRY
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.8534 TRY

2012 GBP to TRY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GBP to TRY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 2.9384. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 22, dropping to 2.7478.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1906 TRY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.8557 to the December average rate of 2.8838, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.9384 was down 1.31% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.9775, 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 14,692 TRY
2011 Average 13,462 TRY
Yearly Trough Low 13,739 TRY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 953.04 TRY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.9140
2.7699
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GBP to TRY 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 2.8406, compared to 2.8662 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0255 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.8406
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.8662

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.1445 TRY (High: 2.9384 / Low: 2.7939). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0418 TRY (High: 2.9152 / Low: 2.8734).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1445
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0418

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0738 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0738

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 2.8557) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.4715), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3842 (+15.55%).

2012 Avg (January) 2.8557
2011 Avg (January) 2.4715

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.9384 2.7939 2.8557
February 2.8125 2.7478 2.7819
March 2.8860 2.7946 2.8319
April 2.8906 2.8385 2.8608
May 2.9106 2.8381 2.8785
June 2.8678 2.8113 2.8351
July 2.8560 2.8076 2.8278
August 2.8891 2.7752 2.8225
September 2.9214 2.8773 2.9020
October 2.9152 2.8734 2.8980
November 2.8908 2.8408 2.8630
December 2.9059 2.8632 2.8838