2012 GIP to EUR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.3051 EUR

YEARLY LOW

1.1787 EUR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.2338 EUR

2012 GIP to EUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GIP to EUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 1.3051. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 24, dropping to 1.1787.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1264 EUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2022 to the December average rate of 1.2240, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.3051 was up 7.90% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.2095, 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 6,525 EUR

2011 Average 5,761 EUR

Yearly Trough Low 5,894 EUR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 631.80 EUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.2908

1.1862

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GIP to EUR 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 1.2156, compared to 1.2520 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0363 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2156

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2520

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0608 EUR (High: 1.3051 / Low: 1.2443). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0149 EUR (High: 1.2045 / Low: 1.1896).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0608

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0149

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 0.0314 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0314

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 1.2821) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.1282), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1539 (+13.64%).

2012 Avg (July) 1.2821

2011 Avg (July) 1.1282

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.2131	1.1911	1.2022
February	1.2039	1.1787	1.1950
March	1.2045	1.1896	1.1981
April	1.2276	1.1943	1.2157
May	1.2556	1.2274	1.2438
June	1.2513	1.2290	1.2390
July	1.3051	1.2443	1.2821
August	1.2931	1.2660	1.2783
September	1.2670	1.2268	1.2469
October	1.2458	1.2239	1.2353
November	1.2540	1.2307	1.2450
December	1.2390	1.2118	1.2240