YEARLY HIGH
1.8598 INR
YEARLY LOW
1.5623 INR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7182 INR

2012 GMD to INR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GMD to INR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 1.8598. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 17, dropping to 1.5623.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2975 INR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7272 to the December average rate of 1.7623, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.8598 was down 0.06% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.8608, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GMD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 9,299 INR
2011 Average 8,272 INR
Yearly Trough Low 7,811 INR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,487.54 INR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.8328
1.5616
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD to INR 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 1.7242, compared to 1.7121 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0121 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7242
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7121

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was November, with a trading range of 0.2529 INR (High: 1.8324 / Low: 1.5795). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0437 INR (High: 1.6059 / Low: 1.5623).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.2529
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0437

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 0.1060 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1060

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 1.7272) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.6381), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0891 (+5.44%).

2012 Avg (January) 1.7272
2011 Avg (January) 1.6381

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8598 1.6382 1.7272
February 1.6775 1.5806 1.6212
March 1.7048 1.6093 1.6501
April 1.7832 1.6905 1.7472
May 1.8477 1.7455 1.7894
June 1.8475 1.7714 1.8102
July 1.7951 1.7336 1.7613
August 1.7758 1.6573 1.7443
September 1.6973 1.5992 1.6463
October 1.6059 1.5623 1.5842
November 1.8324 1.5795 1.7741
December 1.8285 1.6840 1.7623