YEARLY HIGH
52.5661 GMD
YEARLY LOW
44.0050 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
47.6262 GMD

2012 XDR to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XDR to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 21, valuing the pair at 52.5661. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 44.0050.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.5611 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 45.5085 to the December average rate of 47.7534, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.93% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 52.5661 was up 11.35% compared to the 2011 peak of 47.2059, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 262,831 GMD
2011 Average 222,426 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 220,025 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 42,805.54 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

52.2002
44.9001
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 46.4210, compared to 48.8314 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.4104 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 46.4210
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 48.8314

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was November, with a trading range of 6.7753 GMD (High: 52.2971 / Low: 45.5218). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0113 GMD (High: 51.1150 / Low: 50.1037).

November Spread (Volatile) ±6.7753
September Spread (Stable) ±1.0113

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 4.2574 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.2574

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2012: 51.5919) against the same month in 2011 (average: 45.6609), the exchange rate shifted by +5.9310 (+12.99%).

2012 Avg (October) 51.5919
2011 Avg (October) 45.6609

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 46.8451 44.0050 45.5085
February 48.1376 45.6037 47.0095
March 47.5826 45.6088 47.0143
April 46.5428 44.5748 45.6664
May 47.0105 45.6924 46.4887
June 48.0455 45.4859 46.8387
July 48.0472 46.6122 47.3824
August 50.9865 47.2493 48.1395
September 51.1150 50.1037 50.7870
October 52.5661 50.6880 51.5919
November 52.2971 45.5218 47.3344
December 50.0698 45.8960 47.7534