YEARLY HIGH
0.0328 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.0271 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0302 CHF

2012 GMD to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GMD to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.0328. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 18, dropping to 0.0271.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0057 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0317 to the December average rate of 0.0297, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0328 was down 7.08% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0353, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 164 CHF
2011 Average 157 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 136 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 28.27 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0320
0.0275
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD to CHF 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 0.0307, compared to 0.0297 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0307
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0297

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was November, with a trading range of 0.0044 CHF (High: 0.0318 / Low: 0.0274). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 CHF (High: 0.0290 / Low: 0.0281).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0044
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.0317) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0345), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0028 (-8.18%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.0317
2011 Avg (January) 0.0345

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0328 0.0304 0.0317
February 0.0310 0.0289 0.0301
March 0.0307 0.0295 0.0299
April 0.0317 0.0301 0.0309
May 0.0319 0.0302 0.0309
June 0.0320 0.0301 0.0310
July 0.0315 0.0304 0.0311
August 0.0310 0.0285 0.0304
September 0.0290 0.0281 0.0284
October 0.0285 0.0271 0.0278
November 0.0318 0.0274 0.0304
December 0.0311 0.0281 0.0297