2012 GIP to SBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

11.8180 SBD

YEARLY LOW

10.7832 SBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

11.3093 SBD

2012 GIP to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GIP to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 11.8180. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 10, dropping to 10.7832.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0348 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.3843 to the December average rate of 11.3946, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 11.8180 was down 6.94% compared to the 2011 peak of 12.6987, 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 59,090 SBD

2011 Average 61,014 SBD

Yearly Trough Low 53,916 SBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,173.75 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

11.6001

10.8242

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GIP to SBD 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 11.2787, compared to 11.3399 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0612 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.2787

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.3399

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.7107 SBD (High: 11.8180 / Low: 11.1073). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1311 SBD (High: 11.2543 / Low: 11.1232).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.7107

August Spread (Stable) ±0.1311

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 0.6466 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6466

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 11.3843) against the same month in 2011 (average: 12.2932), the exchange rate shifted by -0.9089 (-7.39%).

2012 Avg (January) 11.3843

2011 Avg (January) 12.2932

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	11.8180	11.1073	11.3843
February	11.2210	11.0500	11.1495
March	11.3812	11.1711	11.3025
April	11.5521	11.3049	11.4115
May	11.6208	11.3377	11.5354
June	11.0370	10.7832	10.8888
July	11.5941	10.9670	11.3083
August	11.2543	11.1232	11.1973
September	11.4950	11.2542	11.3731
October	11.5709	11.3213	11.4190
November	11.5057	11.2676	11.3469
December	11.5003	11.3225	11.3946