2012 CDF to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

21.9991 STD

YEARLY LOW

19.9436 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

20.7984 STD

2012 CDF to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the CDF to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 2, valuing the pair at 21.9991. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 3, dropping to 19.9436.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0555 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.8256 to the December average rate of 20.2400, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 21.9991 was up 5.02% compared to the 2011 peak of 20.9468, 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 109,996 STD

2011 Average 96,785 STD

Yearly Trough Low 99,718 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,277.47 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

21.9367

20.0857

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CDF to STD 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 20.5712, compared to 21.0257 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4544 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.5712

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 21.0257

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 1.2321 STD (High: 21.8864 / Low: 20.6543). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3427 STD (High: 21.9991 / Low: 21.6564).

September Spread (Volatile) ±1.2321

August Spread (Stable) ±0.3427

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.5603 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5603

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 21.7824) against the same month in 2011 (average: 18.8584), the exchange rate shifted by +2.9240 (+15.50%).

2012 Avg (August) 21.7824

2011 Avg (August) 18.8584

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	21.2437	20.2775	20.8256
February	20.5427	20.0449	20.2653
March	20.7287	20.0045	20.2725
April	20.6612	19.9436	20.3572
May	21.2997	20.1657	20.6833
June	21.4856	20.5404	21.0234
July	21.8014	21.2069	21.4981
August	21.9991	21.6564	21.7824
September	21.8864	20.6543	21.2358
October	21.2202	20.4612	20.7710
November	20.8861	20.2096	20.6267
December	20.4235	20.0750	20.2400