YEARLY HIGH
0.9949 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.8963 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9377 CHF

2012 GGP to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GGP to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 0.9949. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 24, dropping to 0.8963.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0987 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9383 to the December average rate of 0.9212, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.9949 was up 2.19% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.9736, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GGP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 4,975 CHF
2011 Average 4,434 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 4,481 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 493.35 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.9836
0.9058
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GGP to CHF 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 0.9289, compared to 0.9465 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0176 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9289
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9465

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0616 CHF (High: 0.9700 / Low: 0.9084). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0162 CHF (High: 0.9201 / Low: 0.9039).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0616
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0162

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 0.0291 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0291

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 0.9771) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.8235), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1536 (+18.65%).

2012 Avg (July) 0.9771
2011 Avg (July) 0.8235

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9545 0.9153 0.9383
February 0.9233 0.8963 0.9123
March 0.9294 0.9028 0.9132
April 0.9201 0.9039 0.9132
May 0.9700 0.9084 0.9383
June 0.9714 0.9461 0.9581
July 0.9949 0.9519 0.9771
August 0.9835 0.9538 0.9689
September 0.9553 0.9268 0.9398
October 0.9391 0.9227 0.9323
November 0.9487 0.9273 0.9395
December 0.9338 0.9118 0.9212