YEARLY HIGH
0.1888 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.1650 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1711 SBD

2012 HTG to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the HTG to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.1888. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 30, dropping to 0.1650.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0238 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1814 to the December average rate of 0.1684, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1888 was down 5.26% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1993, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 944 SBD
2011 Average 937 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 825 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 119.03 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1829
0.1650
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG 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 0.1734, compared to 0.1688 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0045 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1734
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1688

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0144 SBD (High: 0.1888 / Low: 0.1744). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 SBD (High: 0.1690 / Low: 0.1672).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0144
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0073 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0073

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.1814) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1938), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0124 (-6.39%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.1814
2011 Avg (January) 0.1938

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1888 0.1744 0.1814
February 0.1760 0.1711 0.1741
March 0.1752 0.1722 0.1736
April 0.1748 0.1693 0.1723
May 0.1750 0.1693 0.1725
June 0.1706 0.1650 0.1665
July 0.1753 0.1654 0.1705
August 0.1690 0.1672 0.1681
September 0.1697 0.1677 0.1685
October 0.1713 0.1677 0.1690
November 0.1705 0.1675 0.1686
December 0.1698 0.1677 0.1684