YEARLY HIGH
9.6905 SBD
YEARLY LOW
8.8591 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.0786 SBD

2012 AZN to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AZN to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 9.6905. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 21, dropping to 8.8591.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8313 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.3369 to the December average rate of 9.0421, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 9.6905 was down 3.06% compared to the 2011 peak of 9.9963, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 48,452 SBD
2011 Average 48,224 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 44,296 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,156.67 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

9.3778
8.8868
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN to SBD 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 9.1029, compared to 9.0544 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0485 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.1029
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.0544

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.6799 SBD (High: 9.6905 / Low: 9.0106). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0070 SBD (High: 8.9996 / Low: 8.9926).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.6799
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0070

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.3663 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3663

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 9.3369) against the same month in 2011 (average: 9.7886), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4517 (-4.61%).

2012 Avg (January) 9.3369
2011 Avg (January) 9.7886

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.6905 9.0106 9.3369
February 9.0585 8.9068 8.9706
March 9.1371 9.0370 9.0865
April 9.1191 9.0138 9.0729
May 9.3706 9.0465 9.2227
June 9.1580 8.8591 8.9277
July 9.3642 8.8898 9.1349
August 8.9996 8.9926 8.9959
September 9.0985 8.9978 9.0267
October 9.1947 9.0156 9.0754
November 9.1576 9.0012 9.0514
December 9.1163 9.0174 9.0421