YEARLY HIGH
1.6219 KGS
YEARLY LOW
1.3305 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5044 KGS

2012 GMD to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GMD to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 1.6219. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 2, dropping to 1.3305.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2914 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5746 to the December average rate of 1.5285, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.6219 was down 8.56% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.7737, 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 8,109 KGS
2011 Average 8,190 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 6,652 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,457.19 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.6007
1.3678
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD to KGS 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 1.5505, compared to 1.4582 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0922 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5505
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4582

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was November, with a trading range of 0.1990 KGS (High: 1.5851 / Low: 1.3861). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0480 KGS (High: 1.5674 / Low: 1.5194).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1990
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0480

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0697 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0697

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 1.5746) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.7057), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1311 (-7.68%).

2012 Avg (January) 1.5746
2011 Avg (January) 1.7057

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6219 1.5466 1.5746
February 1.5912 1.5028 1.5414
March 1.5886 1.5074 1.5296
April 1.6172 1.5540 1.5813
May 1.5674 1.5194 1.5497
June 1.5714 1.4967 1.5261
July 1.5290 1.4158 1.4837
August 1.4370 1.3310 1.4140
September 1.4380 1.3305 1.3872
October 1.4345 1.3779 1.4062
November 1.5851 1.3861 1.5299
December 1.5909 1.4566 1.5285