2012 GIP to SOS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2640.7558 SOS

YEARLY LOW

2458.1461 SOS

YEARLY AVERAGE

2571.5036 SOS

2012 GIP to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GIP to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 30, valuing the pair at 2640.7558. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 5, dropping to 2458.1461.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 182.6096 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2526.8994 to the December average rate of 2589.8785, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2640.7558 was down 2.36% compared to the 2011 peak of 2704.4778, 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 13,203,779 SOS

2011 Average 12,941,988 SOS

Yearly Trough Low 12,290,731 SOS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 913,048.22 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2613.1625

2504.3642

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GIP to SOS 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 2559.6678, compared to 2583.3393 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 23.6715 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2559.6678

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2583.3393

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 124.7817 SOS (High: 2639.0864 / Low: 2514.3047). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 21.4268 SOS (High: 2591.2299 / Low: 2569.8032).

May Spread (Volatile) ±124.7817

November Spread (Stable) ±21.4268

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 63.1799 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -63.1799

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2012: 2598.8080) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2619.6560), the exchange rate shifted by -20.8480 (-0.80%).

2012 Avg (April) 2598.8080

2011 Avg (April) 2619.6560

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2562.1741	2490.2887	2526.8994
February	2597.1304	2548.2900	2569.7435
March	2604.3932	2528.2618	2572.5143
April	2640.7558	2564.1659	2598.8080
May	2639.0864	2514.3047	2576.6107
June	2550.0806	2458.1461	2513.4307
July	2579.8219	2512.4165	2556.6866
August	2588.4832	2554.1283	2574.0405
September	2622.2111	2580.9016	2604.0960
October	2611.1695	2579.6781	2597.0874
November	2591.2299	2569.8032	2578.2469
December	2608.9929	2580.5323	2589.8785