YEARLY HIGH
0.0349 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.0293 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0322 USD

2012 GMD to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GMD to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.0349. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 31, dropping to 0.0293.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0056 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0337 to the December average rate of 0.0322, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0349 was down 7.83% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0379, 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 175 USD
2011 Average 178 USD
Yearly Trough Low 146 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 28.12 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0342
0.0295
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD to USD 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 0.0331, compared to 0.0313 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0331
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0313

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was November, with a trading range of 0.0041 USD (High: 0.0335 / Low: 0.0294). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 USD (High: 0.0305 / Low: 0.0298).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0041
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

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 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.0337) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0361), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0023 (-6.48%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.0337
2011 Avg (January) 0.0361

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0349 0.0330 0.0337
February 0.0340 0.0323 0.0330
March 0.0340 0.0324 0.0328
April 0.0345 0.0332 0.0338
May 0.0333 0.0324 0.0329
June 0.0332 0.0317 0.0324
July 0.0324 0.0314 0.0318
August 0.0319 0.0298 0.0314
September 0.0305 0.0298 0.0303
October 0.0305 0.0293 0.0299
November 0.0335 0.0294 0.0324
December 0.0336 0.0307 0.0322