2012 GBP to XDR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0544 XDR

YEARLY LOW

1.0022 XDR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0350 XDR

2012 GBP to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GBP to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 1.0544. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 1.0022.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0522 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0105 to the December average rate of 1.0487, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.0544 was up 1.15% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.0424, 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 5,272 XDR

2011 Average 5,079 XDR

Yearly Trough Low 5,011 XDR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 261.22 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.0526

1.0067

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GBP to XDR 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 1.0268, compared to 1.0431 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0163 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0268

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0431

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0275 XDR (High: 1.0504 / Low: 1.0228). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0095 XDR (High: 1.0524 / Low: 1.0428).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0275

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0095

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0144 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0144

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 1.0487) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.0091), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0396 (+3.93%).

2012 Avg (December) 1.0487

2011 Avg (December) 1.0091

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0183	1.0022	1.0105
February	1.0270	1.0144	1.0206
March	1.0332	1.0178	1.0269
April	1.0487	1.0293	1.0373
May	1.0504	1.0228	1.0400
June	1.0341	1.0156	1.0256
July	1.0423	1.0252	1.0352
August	1.0451	1.0315	1.0393
September	1.0524	1.0428	1.0481
October	1.0495	1.0375	1.0437
November	1.0498	1.0389	1.0436
December	1.0544	1.0438	1.0487