YEARLY HIGH
4.3965 XCD
YEARLY LOW
4.1355 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.2821 XCD

2012 GBP to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GBP to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 4.3965. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 4.1355.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2611 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.1886 to the December average rate of 4.3591, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 4.3965 was down 2.12% compared to the 2011 peak of 4.4916, 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 21,983 XCD
2011 Average 21,600 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 20,677 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,305.40 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

4.3761
4.1715
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GBP to XCD 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 4.2573, compared to 4.3070 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0498 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.2573
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.3070

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.2099 XCD (High: 4.3807 / Low: 4.1708). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0556 XCD (High: 4.3666 / Low: 4.3110).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2099
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0556

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 0.1046 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1046

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 4.3591) against the same month in 2011 (average: 4.2126), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1465 (+3.48%).

2012 Avg (December) 4.3591
2011 Avg (December) 4.2126

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.2586 4.1355 4.1886
February 4.3043 4.2318 4.2677
March 4.3146 4.2196 4.2725
April 4.3864 4.2748 4.3217
May 4.3807 4.1708 4.2988
June 4.2418 4.1370 4.1942
July 4.2989 4.1687 4.2291
August 4.2874 4.1978 4.2460
September 4.3900 4.2880 4.3519
October 4.3666 4.3110 4.3437
November 4.3607 4.2827 4.3124
December 4.3965 4.3271 4.3591