2012 GIP to SZL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

14.2513 SZL

YEARLY LOW

11.8344 SZL

YEARLY AVERAGE

13.0228 SZL

2012 GIP to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GIP to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 22, valuing the pair at 14.2513. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 13, dropping to 11.8344.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.4169 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.4268 to the December average rate of 13.8532, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 14.2513 was up 7.31% compared to the 2011 peak of 13.2805, 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 71,256 SZL

2011 Average 58,002 SZL

Yearly Trough Low 59,172 SZL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,084.60 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

14.2503

11.8304

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GIP to SZL 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 12.5153, compared to 13.5302 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0149 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.5153

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.5302

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.7555 SZL (High: 14.1318 / Low: 13.3763). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3412 SZL (High: 12.2652 / Low: 11.9240).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.7555

February Spread (Stable) ±0.3412

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.3179 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3179

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 14.0486) against the same month in 2011 (average: 12.8607), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1879 (+9.24%).

2012 Avg (November) 14.0486

2011 Avg (November) 12.8607

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	12.6973	12.2087	12.4268
February	12.2652	11.9240	12.1089
March	12.2439	11.8344	12.0320
April	12.7131	12.1638	12.5147
May	13.2497	12.5026	12.9801
June	13.2342	12.7902	13.0295
July	13.4336	12.7604	13.0065
August	13.4875	12.8122	13.1062
September	13.6010	13.0812	13.2975
October	14.1318	13.3763	13.8692
November	14.2513	13.8581	14.0486
December	14.1618	13.6031	13.8532