YEARLY HIGH
1.0339 AUD
YEARLY LOW
0.9255 AUD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9659 AUD

2012 IMP to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the IMP to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 1, valuing the pair at 1.0339. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 8, dropping to 0.9255.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1084 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9615 to the December average rate of 0.9563, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.0339 was down 1.94% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.0544, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,169 AUD
2011 Average 4,845 AUD
Yearly Trough Low 4,627 AUD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 542.10 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.0098
0.9261
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IMP to AUD 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 0.9691, compared to 0.9627 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0064 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9691
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9627

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0609 AUD (High: 1.0270 / Low: 0.9661). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0131 AUD (High: 0.9685 / Low: 0.9554).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0609
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0131

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0324 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0324

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 1.0028) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.9428), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0600 (+6.36%).

2012 Avg (June) 1.0028
2011 Avg (June) 0.9428

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9814 0.9380 0.9615
February 0.9404 0.9255 0.9331
March 0.9647 0.9298 0.9487
April 0.9740 0.9569 0.9655
May 1.0270 0.9661 1.0028
June 1.0339 0.9783 1.0028
July 0.9866 0.9513 0.9704
August 0.9698 0.9457 0.9546
September 0.9810 0.9462 0.9613
October 0.9829 0.9633 0.9719
November 0.9685 0.9554 0.9617
December 0.9648 0.9466 0.9563