YEARLY HIGH
0.2415 SOS
YEARLY LOW
0.2251 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2301 SOS

2012 GNF to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GNF to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 1, valuing the pair at 0.2415. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 5, dropping to 0.2251.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0165 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2342 to the December average rate of 0.2284, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2415 was down 5.15% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2546, 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 1,208 SOS
2011 Average 1,169 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 1,125 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 82.25 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2360
0.2263
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GNF to SOS 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 0.2323, compared to 0.2280 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0042 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2323
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2280

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0138 SOS (High: 0.2415 / Low: 0.2277). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0022 SOS (High: 0.2354 / Low: 0.2332).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0138
January 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 0.0045 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0045

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 0.2320) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2266), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0055 (+2.41%).

2012 Avg (May) 0.2320
2011 Avg (May) 0.2266

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2354 0.2332 0.2342
February 0.2372 0.2337 0.2352
March 0.2388 0.2291 0.2307
April 0.2351 0.2291 0.2317
May 0.2415 0.2277 0.2320
June 0.2330 0.2251 0.2297
July 0.2303 0.2259 0.2276
August 0.2283 0.2259 0.2271
September 0.2345 0.2260 0.2291
October 0.2310 0.2271 0.2285
November 0.2302 0.2260 0.2275
December 0.2332 0.2259 0.2284