2012 TOP to INR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 TOP to INR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the TOP to INR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 16, valuing the pair at 32.2692. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 19, dropping to 28.6332.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.6360 INR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 29.3904 to the December average rate of 31.4147, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 32.2692 was up 2.32% compared to the 2011 peak of 31.5362, 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 INR 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 30.1544, compared to 31.2497 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0953 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 1.9293 INR (High: 30.5625 / Low: 28.6332). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6028 INR (High: 29.3984 / Low: 28.7956).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween February and June, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.7618 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 31.5416) against the same month in 2011 (average: 29.6608), the exchange rate shifted by +1.8808 (+6.34%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30.5625 | 28.6332 | 29.3904 |
| February | 29.3984 | 28.7956 | 29.0717 |
| March | 30.3234 | 29.2759 | 29.8372 |
| April | 30.9758 | 29.7885 | 30.3884 |
| May | 31.8976 | 30.2728 | 30.9668 |
| June | 31.9413 | 30.6469 | 31.2717 |
| July | 31.8932 | 30.5820 | 31.1479 |
| August | 32.1128 | 31.4090 | 31.7112 |
| September | 31.9290 | 30.6152 | 31.2223 |
| October | 31.1160 | 29.7726 | 30.4605 |
| November | 32.2692 | 30.8262 | 31.5416 |
| December | 31.7856 | 30.7830 | 31.4147 |