2012 GMD to SBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2658 SBD

YEARLY LOW

0.2075 SBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2297 SBD

2012 GMD to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GMD to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.2658. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 21, dropping to 0.2075.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0582 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2477 to the December average rate of 0.2289, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2658 was down 9.16% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2926, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,329 SBD

2011 Average 1,352 SBD

Yearly Trough Low 1,038 SBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 291.21 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2512

0.2093

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GMD 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 0.2368, compared to 0.2227 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0141 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2368

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2227

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0313 SBD (High: 0.2658 / Low: 0.2345). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0067 SBD (High: 0.2176 / Low: 0.2108).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0313

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0067

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 0.0153 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0153

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.2477) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2814), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0337 (-11.99%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.2477

2011 Avg (January) 0.2814

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2658	0.2345	0.2477
February	0.2389	0.2260	0.2323
March	0.2415	0.2314	0.2341
April	0.2467	0.2366	0.2410
May	0.2437	0.2357	0.2386
June	0.2332	0.2210	0.2269
July	0.2351	0.2217	0.2282
August	0.2252	0.2109	0.2220
September	0.2176	0.2108	0.2145
October	0.2187	0.2075	0.2128
November	0.2387	0.2078	0.2299
December	0.2378	0.2179	0.2289