2012 TOP to GYD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 TOP to GYD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the TOP to GYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 2, valuing the pair at 121.4125. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 4, dropping to 112.1104.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.3020 GYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 116.5837 to the December average rate of 116.3883, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 121.4125 was down 4.97% compared to the 2011 peak of 127.7630, 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 GYD 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 117.4879, compared to 116.0677 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.4202 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 8.4409 GYD (High: 120.7857 / Low: 112.3448). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.9282 GYD (High: 116.9919 / Low: 115.0637).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween June and September, 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 3.4744 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 120.3935) against the same month in 2011 (average: 110.6928), the exchange rate shifted by +9.7007 (+8.76%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 119.7017 | 115.1298 | 116.5837 |
| February | 120.9913 | 118.3420 | 119.8846 |
| March | 121.4125 | 118.9012 | 120.3935 |
| April | 120.7926 | 118.2488 | 119.0685 |
| May | 120.7857 | 112.3448 | 115.5941 |
| June | 115.1373 | 112.1104 | 113.4029 |
| July | 116.3830 | 112.8061 | 114.3780 |
| August | 116.9919 | 115.0637 | 115.9171 |
| September | 118.6884 | 114.8596 | 116.7594 |
| October | 118.5332 | 115.3845 | 116.4119 |
| November | 118.4755 | 114.0242 | 116.5517 |
| December | 116.9198 | 114.6050 | 116.3883 |