2012 TOP to GMD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 TOP to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the TOP to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 5, valuing the pair at 19.7377. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 16.3387.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.3990 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.0288 to the December average rate of 17.8436, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 19.7377 was up 11.10% compared to the 2011 peak of 17.7661, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 TOP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
TOP to GMD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 17.5048, compared to 18.2867 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7819 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was November, with a trading range of 2.5831 GMD (High: 19.7377 / Low: 17.1546). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5545 GMD (High: 19.1919 / Low: 18.6374).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween June and October, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 1.4152 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 17.8131) against the same month in 2011 (average: 17.0777), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7355 (+4.31%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17.6857 | 16.3387 | 17.0288 |
| February | 18.3556 | 17.3220 | 17.9353 |
| March | 18.3771 | 17.4341 | 18.0848 |
| April | 17.7871 | 17.0484 | 17.3942 |
| May | 17.9811 | 16.7552 | 17.3085 |
| June | 17.6942 | 16.7672 | 17.2774 |
| July | 18.0679 | 17.3060 | 17.6860 |
| August | 19.1296 | 17.8647 | 18.1825 |
| September | 19.1919 | 18.6374 | 18.9665 |
| October | 19.6576 | 18.7039 | 19.2283 |
| November | 19.7377 | 17.1546 | 17.8131 |
| December | 18.7784 | 17.1030 | 17.8436 |