2012 USD to INR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

57.1385 INR

YEARLY LOW

48.7049 INR

YEARLY AVERAGE

53.3774 INR

2012 USD to INR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the USD to INR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 23, valuing the pair at 57.1385. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 48.7049.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.4337 INR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 51.1798 to the December average rate of 54.6545, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.79% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 57.1385 was up 5.99% compared to the 2011 peak of 53.9101, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 USD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 285,693 INR

2011 Average 233,191 INR

Yearly Trough Low 243,524 INR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 42,168.43 INR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

56.6234

48.5245

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USD to INR 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 52.1187, compared to 54.6361 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.5174 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 52.1187

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 54.6361

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 3.9511 INR (High: 53.3062 / Low: 49.3551). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7247 INR (High: 55.8081 / Low: 55.0834).

January Spread (Volatile) ±3.9511

August Spread (Stable) ±0.7247

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 1.9804 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.9804

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 55.9485) against the same month in 2011 (average: 44.8357), the exchange rate shifted by +11.1128 (+24.79%).

2012 Avg (June) 55.9485

2011 Avg (June) 44.8357

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	53.3062	49.3551	51.1798
February	49.4974	48.7049	49.1994
March	51.2461	49.4439	50.3368
April	52.6790	50.6584	51.7008
May	56.1941	52.5837	54.3471
June	57.1385	54.9349	55.9485
July	56.1425	54.3559	55.3806
August	55.8081	55.0834	55.5203
September	55.8927	52.8570	54.4052
October	54.0687	51.7401	53.0569
November	55.6100	53.7295	54.7991
December	55.0985	54.2605	54.6545