YEARLY HIGH
2.8390 STD
YEARLY LOW
2.5879 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.7152 STD

2012 GNF to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GNF to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 30, valuing the pair at 2.8390. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 2, dropping to 2.5879.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2511 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.7292 to the December average rate of 2.6527, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.8390 was up 2.64% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.7660, 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 14,195 STD
2011 Average 12,770 STD
Yearly Trough Low 12,940 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,255.47 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.8330
2.6184
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GNF to STD 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 2.6936, compared to 2.7367 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0431 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6936
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.7367

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was March, with a trading range of 0.1612 STD (High: 2.7491 / Low: 2.5879). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0450 STD (High: 2.8390 / Low: 2.7940).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1612
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0450

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0613 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0613

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 2.8151) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.5584), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2567 (+10.03%).

2012 Avg (August) 2.8151
2011 Avg (August) 2.5584

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.7726 2.6455 2.7292
February 2.7347 2.6556 2.6850
March 2.7491 2.5879 2.6362
April 2.6962 2.5879 2.6605
May 2.7759 2.6263 2.7158
June 2.8149 2.6881 2.7351
July 2.8259 2.7240 2.7805
August 2.8390 2.7940 2.8151
September 2.8385 2.6934 2.7705
October 2.7803 2.6728 2.7092
November 2.7295 2.6382 2.6925
December 2.6939 2.6130 2.6527