YEARLY HIGH
5.3286 SRD
YEARLY LOW
4.9969 SRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.1949 SRD

2012 GIP to SRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GIP to SRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 30, valuing the pair at 5.3286. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 4.9969.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3318 SRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.0716 to the December average rate of 5.2654, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 5.3286 was down 2.49% compared to the 2011 peak of 5.4646, 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 26,643 SRD
2011 Average 25,859 SRD
Yearly Trough Low 24,984 SRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,658.81 SRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

5.2847
5.0522
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GIP to SRD 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 5.1577, compared to 5.2321 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0744 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.1577
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.2321

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.2442 SRD (High: 5.3167 / Low: 5.0725). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0519 SRD (High: 5.2924 / Low: 5.2405).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2442
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0519

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 0.1257 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1257

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2012: 5.2340) against the same month in 2011 (average: 5.3489), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1149 (-2.15%).

2012 Avg (April) 5.2340
2011 Avg (April) 5.3489

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.1641 4.9969 5.0716
February 5.2269 5.1226 5.1702
March 5.2258 5.1089 5.1817
April 5.3286 5.1679 5.2340
May 5.3167 5.0725 5.2072
June 5.1397 5.0122 5.0815
July 5.2109 5.0731 5.1643
August 5.2364 5.1741 5.2028
September 5.2964 5.2157 5.2653
October 5.2880 5.2287 5.2576
November 5.2673 5.2133 5.2374
December 5.2924 5.2405 5.2654