2012 TOP to YER Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 TOP to YER Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the TOP to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 130.5759. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 30, dropping to 118.9682.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.6077 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 125.4748 to the December average rate of 123.5788, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 130.5759 was down 2.25% compared to the 2011 peak of 133.5840, 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 YER 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 125.0010, compared to 122.9846 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.0165 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 8.8712 YER (High: 127.8394 / Low: 118.9682). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2188 YER (High: 120.5124 / Low: 119.2937).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 4.2044 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 128.3496) against the same month in 2011 (average: 115.6515), the exchange rate shifted by +12.6981 (+10.98%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 128.6958 | 123.3010 | 125.4748 |
| February | 130.5759 | 126.0764 | 128.3496 |
| March | 129.0842 | 126.2505 | 127.6892 |
| April | 127.3799 | 125.3629 | 126.3893 |
| May | 127.8394 | 118.9682 | 122.1849 |
| June | 120.5124 | 119.2937 | 119.9184 |
| July | 123.3551 | 119.0670 | 120.9375 |
| August | 124.0574 | 121.8299 | 122.8254 |
| September | 125.3005 | 121.6881 | 123.3955 |
| October | 124.8120 | 122.1753 | 123.4044 |
| November | 125.8014 | 120.9662 | 123.7657 |
| December | 124.1878 | 121.8677 | 123.5788 |