2012 STD to GNF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3864 GNF

YEARLY LOW

0.3522 GNF

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3685 GNF

2012 STD to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the STD to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 28, valuing the pair at 0.3864. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 30, dropping to 0.3522.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0342 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3665 to the December average rate of 0.3770, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.87% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.3864 was down 10.50% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.4318, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,932 GNF

2011 Average 1,961 GNF

Yearly Trough Low 1,761 GNF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 170.88 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.3818

0.3528

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

STD to GNF 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 0.3714, compared to 0.3656 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0058 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3714

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3656

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was March, with a trading range of 0.0227 GNF (High: 0.3864 / Low: 0.3638). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0057 GNF (High: 0.3579 / Low: 0.3522).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0227

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0057

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0076 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0076

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 0.3794) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.4066), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0273 (-6.71%).

2012 Avg (March) 0.3794

2011 Avg (March) 0.4066

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3780	0.3607	0.3665
February	0.3766	0.3657	0.3725
March	0.3864	0.3638	0.3794
April	0.3864	0.3709	0.3759
May	0.3808	0.3602	0.3683
June	0.3720	0.3553	0.3657
July	0.3671	0.3539	0.3597
August	0.3579	0.3522	0.3552
September	0.3713	0.3523	0.3610
October	0.3741	0.3597	0.3691
November	0.3790	0.3664	0.3714
December	0.3827	0.3712	0.3770