YEARLY HIGH
0.0227 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.0190 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0210 XDR

2012 GMD to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GMD to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0227. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 21, dropping to 0.0190.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0037 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0220 to the December average rate of 0.0210, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0227 was down 4.62% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0238, 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 114 XDR
2011 Average 112 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 95 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18.51 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0222
0.0191
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD to XDR 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 0.0215, compared to 0.0205 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0215
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0205

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was November, with a trading range of 0.0028 XDR (High: 0.0220 / Low: 0.0191). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 XDR (High: 0.0200 / Low: 0.0196).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0028
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.0220) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0233), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0013 (-5.75%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.0220
2011 Avg (January) 0.0233

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0227 0.0213 0.0220
February 0.0219 0.0208 0.0213
March 0.0219 0.0210 0.0213
April 0.0224 0.0215 0.0219
May 0.0219 0.0213 0.0215
June 0.0220 0.0208 0.0214
July 0.0215 0.0208 0.0211
August 0.0212 0.0196 0.0208
September 0.0200 0.0196 0.0197
October 0.0197 0.0190 0.0194
November 0.0220 0.0191 0.0212
December 0.0218 0.0200 0.0210