YEARLY HIGH
0.9979 GIP
YEARLY LOW
0.9495 GIP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9658 GIP

2012 XDR to GIP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XDR to GIP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 16, valuing the pair at 0.9979. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 16, dropping to 0.9495.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0484 GIP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9895 to the December average rate of 0.9581, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.9979 was down 1.77% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.0160, 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 4,990 GIP
2011 Average 4,924 GIP
Yearly Trough Low 4,748 GIP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 241.99 GIP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.9930
0.9507
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR to GIP 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 0.9575 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0165 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9740
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9575

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0250 GIP (High: 0.9769 / Low: 0.9519). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0028 GIP (High: 0.9587 / Low: 0.9560).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0250
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0028

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0196 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0196

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.9895) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.9816), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0079 (+0.80%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.9895
2011 Avg (January) 0.9816

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9979 0.9824 0.9895
February 0.9857 0.9714 0.9795
March 0.9822 0.9678 0.9738
April 0.9716 0.9538 0.9642
May 0.9769 0.9519 0.9616
June 0.9843 0.9685 0.9757
July 0.9684 0.9495 0.9561
August 0.9575 0.9498 0.9542
September 0.9621 0.9544 0.9579
October 0.9639 0.9571 0.9611
November 0.9587 0.9560 0.9575
December 0.9603 0.9546 0.9581