YEARLY HIGH
0.0267 DJF
YEARLY LOW
0.0247 DJF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0253 DJF

2012 GNF to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GNF to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 1, valuing the pair at 0.0267. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 14, dropping to 0.0247.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0020 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0256 to the December average rate of 0.0252, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0267 was down 4.04% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0278, 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 133 DJF
2011 Average 129 DJF
Yearly Trough Low 123 DJF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9.82 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0259
0.0248
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GNF to DJF 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 0.0256, compared to 0.0250 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0256
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0250

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0014 DJF (High: 0.0267 / Low: 0.0253). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 DJF (High: 0.0258 / Low: 0.0256).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0014
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 0.0257) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0252), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0005 (+1.85%).

2012 Avg (May) 0.0257
2011 Avg (May) 0.0252

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0258 0.0256 0.0256
February 0.0261 0.0256 0.0258
March 0.0263 0.0252 0.0254
April 0.0258 0.0252 0.0255
May 0.0267 0.0253 0.0257
June 0.0258 0.0249 0.0254
July 0.0252 0.0247 0.0250
August 0.0251 0.0247 0.0249
September 0.0256 0.0248 0.0251
October 0.0256 0.0248 0.0251
November 0.0253 0.0248 0.0251
December 0.0257 0.0248 0.0252