2012 GIP to GBP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0173 GBP

YEARLY LOW

0.9903 GBP

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0006 GBP

2012 GIP to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GIP to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 12, valuing the pair at 1.0173. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 0.9903.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0269 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0001 to the December average rate of 0.9953, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.0173 was up 0.87% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.0085, 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 5,086 GBP

2011 Average 4,999 GBP

Yearly Trough Low 4,952 GBP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 134.64 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.0118

0.9937

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GIP to GBP 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 0.9999, compared to 1.0013 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9999

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0013

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0134 GBP (High: 1.0173 / Low: 1.0038). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 GBP (High: 1.0009 / Low: 0.9994).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0134

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0122 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0122

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 1.0103) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.9986), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0117 (+1.17%).

2012 Avg (July) 1.0103

2011 Avg (July) 0.9986

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0009	0.9994	1.0001
February	1.0037	0.9990	1.0003
March	1.0021	0.9966	1.0000
April	1.0006	0.9953	0.9998
May	1.0008	0.9989	1.0001
June	1.0006	0.9941	0.9994
July	1.0173	1.0038	1.0103
August	1.0132	1.0033	1.0083
September	1.0036	0.9917	0.9961
October	1.0006	0.9935	0.9969
November	1.0042	0.9946	1.0007
December	0.9991	0.9903	0.9953