2012 GNF to CDF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1355 CDF

YEARLY LOW

0.1279 CDF

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1306 CDF

2012 GNF to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GNF to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 1, valuing the pair at 0.1355. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 14, dropping to 0.1279.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0076 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1311 to the December average rate of 0.1311, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1355 was down 5.49% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1434, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GNF based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 678 CDF

2011 Average 660 CDF

Yearly Trough Low 639 CDF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 38.22 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1328

0.1289

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GNF to CDF 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 0.1309, compared to 0.1302 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1309

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1302

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0059 CDF (High: 0.1355 / Low: 0.1297). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0022 CDF (High: 0.1307 / Low: 0.1284).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0059

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0022

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0025 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0025

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 0.1313) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1294), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0019 (+1.44%).

2012 Avg (May) 0.1313

2011 Avg (May) 0.1294

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1332	0.1301	0.1311
February	0.1351	0.1311	0.1325
March	0.1348	0.1290	0.1300
April	0.1321	0.1294	0.1307
May	0.1355	0.1297	0.1313
June	0.1328	0.1289	0.1301
July	0.1307	0.1284	0.1293
August	0.1305	0.1279	0.1292
September	0.1331	0.1288	0.1305
October	0.1325	0.1292	0.1304
November	0.1324	0.1293	0.1305
December	0.1340	0.1296	0.1311