YEARLY HIGH
9.8624 SBD
YEARLY LOW
8.5249 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.1713 SBD

2012 EUR to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the EUR to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 9.8624. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 8.5249.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3375 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.4692 to the December average rate of 9.3094, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 9.8624 was down 12.68% compared to the 2011 peak of 11.2951, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 49,312 SBD
2011 Average 52,975 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 42,625 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,687.50 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

9.5401
8.6889
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EUR 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 9.2807, compared to 9.0619 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2189 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.2807
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.0619

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.6612 SBD (High: 9.8624 / Low: 9.2012). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1384 SBD (High: 9.4721 / Low: 9.3337).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.6612
April Spread (Stable) ±0.1384

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.4861 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4861

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 9.4692) against the same month in 2011 (average: 10.4305), the exchange rate shifted by -0.9613 (-9.22%).

2012 Avg (January) 9.4692
2011 Avg (January) 10.4305

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.8624 9.2012 9.4692
February 9.4217 9.2714 9.3307
March 9.5004 9.3514 9.4337
April 9.4721 9.3337 9.3871
May 9.4046 9.0752 9.2749
June 8.9264 8.7153 8.7887
July 9.0197 8.5249 8.8213
August 8.8895 8.6017 8.7599
September 9.3492 8.8826 9.1225
October 9.4143 9.1333 9.2440
November 9.3193 8.9924 9.1141
December 9.4071 9.1719 9.3094