YEARLY HIGH
0.2418 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.2275 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2336 GBP

2012 XCD to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XCD to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 16, valuing the pair at 0.2418. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 0.2275.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0144 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2388 to the December average rate of 0.2294, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.92% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2418 was up 0.08% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2416, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,209 GBP
2011 Average 1,158 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 1,137 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 71.80 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2397
0.2285
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD to GBP 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 0.2349, compared to 0.2322 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0027 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2349
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2322

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0115 GBP (High: 0.2398 / Low: 0.2283). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0030 GBP (High: 0.2320 / Low: 0.2290).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0115
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0030

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0057 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0057

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.2388) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2355), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0033 (+1.38%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.2388
2011 Avg (January) 0.2355

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2418 0.2348 0.2388
February 0.2363 0.2323 0.2343
March 0.2370 0.2318 0.2341
April 0.2339 0.2280 0.2314
May 0.2398 0.2283 0.2327
June 0.2417 0.2358 0.2384
July 0.2399 0.2326 0.2365
August 0.2382 0.2332 0.2355
September 0.2332 0.2278 0.2298
October 0.2320 0.2290 0.2302
November 0.2335 0.2293 0.2319
December 0.2311 0.2275 0.2294