YEARLY HIGH
0.0369 GMD
YEARLY LOW
0.0314 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0338 GMD

2012 CDF to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the CDF to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 31, valuing the pair at 0.0369. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 3, dropping to 0.0314.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0055 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0325 to the December average rate of 0.0335, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0369 was up 11.95% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0329, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 184 GMD
2011 Average 155 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 157 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 27.56 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0366
0.0319
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CDF to GMD 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 0.0330, compared to 0.0346 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0330
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0346

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was November, with a trading range of 0.0045 GMD (High: 0.0368 / Low: 0.0322). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 GMD (High: 0.0345 / Low: 0.0338).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0045
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0028 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0028

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2012: 0.0362) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0317), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0045 (+14.22%).

2012 Avg (October) 0.0362
2011 Avg (October) 0.0317

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0332 0.0316 0.0325
February 0.0343 0.0322 0.0332
March 0.0337 0.0322 0.0333
April 0.0330 0.0314 0.0323
May 0.0340 0.0328 0.0332
June 0.0346 0.0324 0.0337
July 0.0345 0.0338 0.0341
August 0.0362 0.0339 0.0344
September 0.0362 0.0355 0.0358
October 0.0369 0.0355 0.0362
November 0.0368 0.0322 0.0334
December 0.0353 0.0322 0.0335