2012 TOP to AED Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.1927 AED

YEARLY LOW

2.0340 AED

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.1140 AED

2012 TOP to AED Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the TOP to AED exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 10, valuing the pair at 2.1927. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 12, dropping to 2.0340.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1587 AED. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1094 to the December average rate of 2.1112, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.1927 was down 3.94% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.2825, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,963 AED

2011 Average 10,480 AED

Yearly Trough Low 10,170 AED

Transaction Impact: A difference of 793.46 AED purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.1896

2.0405

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TOP to AED 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 2.1270, compared to 2.1010 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0260 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1270

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1010

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.1501 AED (High: 2.1927 / Low: 2.0426). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0246 AED (High: 2.0686 / Low: 2.0440).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1501

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0246

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0652 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0652

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 2.0936) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.0802), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0134 (+0.65%).

2012 Avg (May) 2.0936

2011 Avg (May) 2.0802

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.1559	2.0916	2.1094
February	2.1871	2.1494	2.1702
March	2.1907	2.1494	2.1771
April	2.1780	2.1472	2.1588
May	2.1927	2.0426	2.0936
June	2.0686	2.0440	2.0529
July	2.1064	2.0340	2.0661
August	2.1173	2.0825	2.0976
September	2.1403	2.0736	2.1081
October	2.1320	2.0879	2.1088
November	2.1492	2.0647	2.1143
December	2.1195	2.0832	2.1112