YEARLY HIGH
153.3534 XPF
YEARLY LOW
140.9011 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
147.1938 XPF

2012 GBP to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GBP to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 153.3534. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 140.9011.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.4523 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 143.5837 to the December average rate of 146.8776, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 153.3534 was up 6.33% compared to the 2011 peak of 144.2173, 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 766,767 XPF
2011 Average 687,786 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 704,506 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 62,261.60 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

152.2235
141.8133
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GBP to XPF 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 145.1529, compared to 149.2346 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.0817 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 145.1529
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 149.2346

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 5.3568 XPF (High: 153.3534 / Low: 147.9966). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5077 XPF (High: 143.7379 / Low: 142.2303).

July Spread (Volatile) ±5.3568
March Spread (Stable) ±1.5077

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 1.8523 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.8523

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 151.3560) against the same month in 2011 (average: 134.8924), the exchange rate shifted by +16.4635 (+12.20%).

2012 Avg (July) 151.3560
2011 Avg (July) 134.8924

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 144.9519 142.6757 143.5837
February 144.3493 140.9011 142.6808
March 143.7379 142.2303 143.0750
April 146.5040 142.6689 145.1890
May 149.5163 146.1640 148.2883
June 149.3436 146.0110 148.1008
July 153.3534 147.9966 151.3560
August 152.5585 150.1119 151.3348
September 150.6429 147.5768 149.4825
October 149.4418 146.4065 147.8776
November 149.7185 147.2256 148.4791
December 148.2849 145.2765 146.8776