YEARLY HIGH
1.8098 SOS
YEARLY LOW
1.7218 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7627 SOS

2012 CDF to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the CDF to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 1.8098. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 5, dropping to 1.7218.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0880 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7869 to the December average rate of 1.7428, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.8098 was up 0.00% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.8098, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,049 SOS
2011 Average 8,856 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 8,609 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 439.96 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.7914
1.7380
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CDF 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 1.7737, compared to 1.7517 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0220 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7737
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7517

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0628 SOS (High: 1.7902 / Low: 1.7274). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0195 SOS (High: 1.7647 / Low: 1.7451).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0628
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0195

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0117 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0117

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 1.7869) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.7667), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0202 (+1.14%).

2012 Avg (January) 1.7869
2011 Avg (January) 1.7667

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8098 1.7550 1.7869
February 1.7969 1.7397 1.7752
March 1.7897 1.7597 1.7742
April 1.7851 1.7585 1.7730
May 1.7902 1.7274 1.7672
June 1.7817 1.7218 1.7657
July 1.7718 1.7460 1.7596
August 1.7774 1.7444 1.7574
September 1.7647 1.7451 1.7562
October 1.7623 1.7400 1.7520
November 1.7496 1.7288 1.7425
December 1.7582 1.7306 1.7428