YEARLY HIGH
0.1591 GMD
YEARLY LOW
0.1307 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1444 GMD

2012 YER to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the YER to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 31, valuing the pair at 0.1591. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.1307.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0283 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1357 to the December average rate of 0.1444, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1591 was up 12.96% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1408, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 795 GMD
2011 Average 657 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 654 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 141.75 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1578
0.1337
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

YER to GMD 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 0.1401, compared to 0.1487 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0086 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1401
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1487

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was November, with a trading range of 0.0195 GMD (High: 0.1583 / Low: 0.1388). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0034 GMD (High: 0.1559 / Low: 0.1525).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0195
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0034

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0119 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0119

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2012: 0.1558) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1357), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0201 (+14.82%).

2012 Avg (October) 0.1558
2011 Avg (October) 0.1357

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1401 0.1307 0.1357
February 0.1431 0.1347 0.1398
March 0.1435 0.1363 0.1416
April 0.1402 0.1347 0.1376
May 0.1446 0.1397 0.1417
June 0.1472 0.1401 0.1441
July 0.1483 0.1436 0.1462
August 0.1558 0.1458 0.1480
September 0.1559 0.1525 0.1537
October 0.1591 0.1527 0.1558
November 0.1583 0.1388 0.1439
December 0.1514 0.1385 0.1444