YEARLY HIGH
0.3808 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.3510 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3632 GBP

2012 TOP to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the TOP to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 12, valuing the pair at 0.3808. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 24, dropping to 0.3510.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0298 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3703 to the December average rate of 0.3563, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.3808 was down 0.83% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.3840, 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 1,904 GBP
2011 Average 1,780 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 1,755 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 149.01 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.3764
0.3544
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TOP to GBP 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 0.3673, compared to 0.3591 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0082 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3673
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3591

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was November, with a trading range of 0.0180 GBP (High: 0.3690 / Low: 0.3510). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0050 GBP (High: 0.3590 / Low: 0.3540).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0180
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0050

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0092 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0092

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 0.3746) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.3336), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0410 (+12.28%).

2012 Avg (March) 0.3746
2011 Avg (March) 0.3336

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3741 0.3650 0.3703
February 0.3798 0.3691 0.3738
March 0.3808 0.3704 0.3746
April 0.3723 0.3605 0.3672
May 0.3695 0.3517 0.3580
June 0.3630 0.3559 0.3597
July 0.3660 0.3556 0.3605
August 0.3691 0.3598 0.3634
September 0.3597 0.3533 0.3563
October 0.3598 0.3519 0.3571
November 0.3690 0.3510 0.3607
December 0.3590 0.3540 0.3563