2012 GIP to AUD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.6138 AUD

YEARLY LOW

1.4637 AUD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.5317 AUD

2012 GIP to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GIP to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 23, valuing the pair at 1.6138. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 1.4637.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1501 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4914 to the December average rate of 1.5355, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.6138 was down 1.76% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.6426, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,069 AUD

2011 Average 7,765 AUD

Yearly Trough Low 7,318 AUD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 750.44 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.6083

1.4633

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GIP to AUD 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 1.5278, compared to 1.5356 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0078 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5278

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5356

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was March, with a trading range of 0.0623 AUD (High: 1.5365 / Low: 1.4742). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0202 AUD (High: 1.5474 / Low: 1.5272).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0623

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0202

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0390 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0390

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 1.5962) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.5307), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0655 (+4.28%).

2012 Avg (May) 1.5962

2011 Avg (May) 1.5307

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.5223	1.4738	1.4914
February	1.4907	1.4637	1.4754
March	1.5365	1.4742	1.5014
April	1.5671	1.5283	1.5452
May	1.6138	1.5681	1.5962
June	1.5854	1.5292	1.5572
July	1.5492	1.5057	1.5293
August	1.5418	1.4934	1.5127
September	1.5639	1.5237	1.5424
October	1.5781	1.5426	1.5576
November	1.5474	1.5272	1.5360
December	1.5509	1.5210	1.5355