YEARLY HIGH
47.7424 TWD
YEARLY LOW
45.9274 TWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
46.8605 TWD

2012 GBP to TWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GBP to TWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 13, valuing the pair at 47.7424. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 45.9274.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8150 TWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 46.5650 to the December average rate of 46.8771, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 47.7424 was down 1.40% compared to the 2011 peak of 48.4201, 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 238,712 TWD
2011 Average 235,679 TWD
Yearly Trough Low 229,637 TWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,074.86 TWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

47.6360
46.3782
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GBP to TWD 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 46.7634, compared to 46.9575 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1940 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 46.7634
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 46.9575

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 1.4818 TWD (High: 47.5738 / Low: 46.0920). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3817 TWD (High: 47.7424 / Low: 47.3607).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.4818
September Spread (Stable) ±0.3817

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.5384 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5384

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2012: 47.5312) against the same month in 2011 (average: 46.8626), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6686 (+1.43%).

2012 Avg (September) 47.5312
2011 Avg (September) 46.8626

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 47.3286 45.9274 46.5650
February 46.9898 46.3204 46.7074
March 47.1902 46.1679 46.7261
April 47.5641 46.7284 47.1579
May 47.5738 46.0920 46.9260
June 46.9268 45.9446 46.4982
July 47.2984 46.3667 46.7573
August 47.5421 46.5905 47.0748
September 47.7424 47.3607 47.5312
October 47.3142 46.7594 47.0214
November 47.1552 45.9809 46.4831
December 47.2556 46.5892 46.8771