2012 KPW to GNF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 KPW to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the KPW to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 14, valuing the pair at 8.0034. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 1, dropping to 7.4773.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5260 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.7291 to the December average rate of 7.8467, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 8.0034 was down 85.41% compared to the 2011 peak of 54.8645, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KPW based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
KPW to GNF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 7.7667, compared to 7.8915 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1248 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.3771 GNF (High: 7.8544 / Low: 7.4773). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0639 GNF (High: 7.7484 / Low: 7.6844).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0760 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 7.9466) against the same month in 2011 (average: 51.8826), the exchange rate shifted by -43.9361 (-84.68%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.7484 | 7.6844 | 7.7291 |
| February | 7.7339 | 7.6243 | 7.6777 |
| March | 7.8894 | 7.5712 | 7.8294 |
| April | 7.8894 | 7.6944 | 7.7868 |
| May | 7.8544 | 7.4773 | 7.7490 |
| June | 7.9681 | 7.7353 | 7.8284 |
| July | 8.0002 | 7.8349 | 7.9204 |
| August | 8.0034 | 7.8826 | 7.9466 |
| September | 7.9883 | 7.7120 | 7.8706 |
| October | 7.9566 | 7.7622 | 7.8794 |
| November | 7.9392 | 7.8084 | 7.8856 |
| December | 7.9615 | 7.6683 | 7.8467 |