2012 XDR to GBP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.9978 GBP

YEARLY LOW

0.9484 GBP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.9664 GBP

2012 XDR to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XDR to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 16, valuing the pair at 0.9978. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.9484.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0494 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9896 to the December average rate of 0.9535, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.9978 was down 1.72% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.0153, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,989 GBP

2011 Average 4,923 GBP

Yearly Trough Low 4,742 GBP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 247.19 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.9932

0.9499

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 0.9740, compared to 0.9587 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0153 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9740

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9587

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0256 GBP (High: 0.9777 / Low: 0.9520). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0087 GBP (High: 0.9589 / Low: 0.9502).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0256

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0087

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0098 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0098

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.9896) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.9808), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0087 (+0.89%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.9896

2011 Avg (January) 0.9808

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.9978	0.9821	0.9896
February	0.9858	0.9737	0.9798
March	0.9825	0.9678	0.9738
April	0.9716	0.9535	0.9641
May	0.9777	0.9520	0.9616
June	0.9846	0.9670	0.9751
July	0.9754	0.9594	0.9660
August	0.9695	0.9568	0.9622
September	0.9589	0.9502	0.9542
October	0.9639	0.9528	0.9582
November	0.9625	0.9526	0.9582
December	0.9580	0.9484	0.9535