2012 GIP to CDF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1494.3128 CDF

YEARLY LOW

1393.4923 CDF

YEARLY AVERAGE

1458.9734 CDF

2012 GIP to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GIP to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 4, valuing the pair at 1494.3128. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 1393.4923.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 100.8205 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1414.1536 to the December average rate of 1486.0865, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1494.3128 was down 1.62% compared to the 2011 peak of 1518.8819, 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 7,471,564 CDF

2011 Average 7,307,523 CDF

Yearly Trough Low 6,967,462 CDF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 504,102.54 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1493.2798

1406.9603

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GIP to CDF 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 1443.1725, compared to 1474.7743 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 31.6017 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1443.1725

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1474.7743

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 60.1652 CDF (High: 1481.4204 / Low: 1421.2552). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 9.4974 CDF (High: 1487.4705 / Low: 1477.9731).

May Spread (Volatile) ±60.1652

October Spread (Stable) ±9.4974

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 34.4713 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -34.4713

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 1486.0865) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1412.3868), the exchange rate shifted by +73.6997 (+5.22%).

2012 Avg (December) 1486.0865

2011 Avg (December) 1412.3868

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1453.3463	1393.4923	1414.1536
February	1467.6633	1430.6676	1447.6403
March	1462.9354	1431.2219	1449.9790
April	1486.9206	1448.5146	1465.7801
May	1481.4204	1421.2552	1457.9767
June	1448.1777	1403.9944	1423.5054
July	1466.3151	1427.1825	1453.0243
August	1475.0010	1452.0908	1464.6940
September	1488.6765	1472.5785	1482.7915
October	1487.4705	1477.9731	1482.3824
November	1492.0762	1470.7499	1479.6669
December	1494.3128	1476.0390	1486.0865