2012 BND to SOS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1334.2656 SOS

YEARLY LOW

1243.1220 SOS

YEARLY AVERAGE

1298.2598 SOS

2012 BND to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BND to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 18, valuing the pair at 1334.2656. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 5, dropping to 1243.1220.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 91.1436 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1273.1887 to the December average rate of 1321.7752, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1334.2656 was down 2.26% compared to the 2011 peak of 1365.1645, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,671,328 SOS

2011 Average 6,426,332 SOS

Yearly Trough Low 6,215,610 SOS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 455,718.10 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1330.1093

1260.2550

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BND to SOS 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 1284.4870, compared to 1312.0326 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 27.5456 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1284.4870

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1312.0326

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 59.0645 SOS (High: 1314.8635 / Low: 1255.7990). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.4406 SOS (High: 1322.5592 / Low: 1315.1186).

May Spread (Volatile) ±59.0645

November Spread (Stable) ±7.4406

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 16.6545 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -16.6545

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2012: 1324.2881) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1271.4695), the exchange rate shifted by +52.8186 (+4.15%).

2012 Avg (October) 1324.2881

2011 Avg (October) 1271.4695

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1297.9909	1256.6474	1273.1887
February	1309.5509	1282.8591	1295.8316
March	1301.9634	1282.3262	1291.8957
April	1314.5236	1281.4930	1298.2922
May	1314.8635	1255.7990	1281.6377
June	1283.5396	1243.1220	1266.0762
July	1307.6615	1265.3602	1286.3073
August	1311.4416	1295.5580	1301.7226
September	1331.9526	1300.4034	1318.7526
October	1334.2656	1316.1660	1324.2881
November	1322.5592	1315.1186	1319.3500
December	1328.4646	1313.6143	1321.7752