YEARLY HIGH
4.4998 LTL
YEARLY LOW
4.0772 LTL
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.2607 LTL

2012 GIP to LTL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GIP to LTL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 4.4998. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 23, dropping to 4.0772.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4226 LTL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.1512 to the December average rate of 4.2264, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 4.4998 was up 8.37% compared to the 2011 peak of 4.1522, 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 22,499 LTL
2011 Average 19,896 LTL
Yearly Trough Low 20,386 LTL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,113.02 LTL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

4.4568
4.0992
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GIP to LTL 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 4.1983, compared to 4.3231 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1248 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.1983
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.3231

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.2030 LTL (High: 4.4998 / Low: 4.2968). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0515 LTL (High: 4.1635 / Low: 4.1120).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.2030
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0515

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 0.1076 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1076

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 4.4270) against the same month in 2011 (average: 3.9003), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5267 (+13.50%).

2012 Avg (July) 4.4270
2011 Avg (July) 3.9003

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.1897 4.1188 4.1512
February 4.1736 4.0772 4.1290
March 4.1635 4.1120 4.1377
April 4.2418 4.1235 4.1987
May 4.3215 4.2361 4.2921
June 4.3223 4.2480 4.2809
July 4.4998 4.2968 4.4270
August 4.4529 4.3700 4.4144
September 4.3754 4.2364 4.3068
October 4.3039 4.2207 4.2645
November 4.3301 4.2546 4.2994
December 4.2787 4.1799 4.2264