2012 GIP to XDR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0531 XDR

YEARLY LOW

1.0021 XDR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0356 XDR

2012 GIP to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GIP to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 16, valuing the pair at 1.0531. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 1.0021.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0511 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0106 to the December average rate of 1.0438, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.0531 was up 1.10% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.0417, 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 5,266 XDR

2011 Average 5,078 XDR

Yearly Trough Low 5,010 XDR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 255.38 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.0517

1.0069

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GIP to XDR 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 1.0268, compared to 1.0444 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0176 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0268

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0444

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0269 XDR (High: 1.0505 / Low: 1.0236). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0030 XDR (High: 1.0461 / Low: 1.0430).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0269

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0030

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0151 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0151

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 1.0459) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.0110), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0350 (+3.46%).

2012 Avg (July) 1.0459

2011 Avg (July) 1.0110

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0179	1.0021	1.0106
February	1.0294	1.0146	1.0210
March	1.0333	1.0181	1.0269
April	1.0484	1.0292	1.0371
May	1.0505	1.0236	1.0400
June	1.0325	1.0160	1.0249
July	1.0531	1.0327	1.0459
August	1.0529	1.0444	1.0480
September	1.0478	1.0394	1.0440
October	1.0448	1.0375	1.0404
November	1.0461	1.0430	1.0443
December	1.0475	1.0414	1.0438