YEARLY HIGH
0.0612 TOP
YEARLY LOW
0.0507 TOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0560 TOP

2012 GMD to TOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GMD to TOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.0612. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 5, dropping to 0.0507.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0105 TOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0587 to the December average rate of 0.0561, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0612 was down 12.12% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0696, 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 306 TOP
2011 Average 312 TOP
Yearly Trough Low 253 TOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 52.70 TOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0594
0.0513
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD to TOP 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 0.0572, compared to 0.0548 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0024 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0572
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0548

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was November, with a trading range of 0.0076 TOP (High: 0.0583 / Low: 0.0507). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 TOP (High: 0.0537 / Low: 0.0521).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0076
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0030 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0030

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.0587) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0671), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0084 (-12.47%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.0587
2011 Avg (January) 0.0671

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0612 0.0565 0.0587
February 0.0577 0.0545 0.0558
March 0.0574 0.0544 0.0553
April 0.0587 0.0562 0.0575
May 0.0597 0.0556 0.0578
June 0.0596 0.0565 0.0579
July 0.0578 0.0553 0.0566
August 0.0560 0.0523 0.0550
September 0.0537 0.0521 0.0527
October 0.0535 0.0509 0.0520
November 0.0583 0.0507 0.0562
December 0.0585 0.0533 0.0561