YEARLY HIGH
152.6103 SLL
YEARLY LOW
126.9295 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
140.1823 SLL

2012 GMD to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GMD to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 8, valuing the pair at 152.6103. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 21, dropping to 126.9295.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 25.6808 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 147.8364 to the December average rate of 139.7547, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 152.6103 was down 7.35% compared to the 2011 peak of 164.7124, 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 763,052 SLL
2011 Average 769,317 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 634,648 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 128,404.18 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

149.6472
127.9175
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD to SLL 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 144.3496, compared to 136.0151 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 8.3345 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 144.3496
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 136.0151

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was November, with a trading range of 18.0904 SLL (High: 145.5066 / Low: 127.4163). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.9726 SLL (High: 132.4966 / Low: 129.5240).

November Spread (Volatile) ±18.0904
September Spread (Stable) ±2.9726

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 5.0402 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.0402

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2012: 147.4614) against the same month in 2011 (average: 157.0380), the exchange rate shifted by -9.5766 (-6.10%).

2012 Avg (April) 147.4614
2011 Avg (April) 157.0380

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 151.3194 144.0050 147.8364
February 149.3472 140.7162 143.5283
March 148.5851 141.3475 143.1648
April 152.6103 144.1219 147.4614
May 145.3135 141.0669 143.0996
June 145.7421 137.8652 141.0070
July 140.1738 134.7139 138.2321
August 138.3817 129.7589 136.6499
September 132.4966 129.5240 131.6097
October 132.7608 126.9295 129.7283
November 145.5066 127.4163 140.1157
December 145.4518 133.2231 139.7547