2012 KGS to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

454.6268 STD

YEARLY LOW

390.2203 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

409.9438 STD

2012 KGS to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KGS to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 30, valuing the pair at 454.6268. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 390.2203.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 64.4065 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 406.7266 to the December average rate of 395.2262, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 454.6268 was up 10.42% compared to the 2011 peak of 411.7362, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,273,134 STD

2011 Average 1,913,325 STD

Yearly Trough Low 1,951,102 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 322,032.35 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

452.5745

390.0127

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 401.8212, compared to 418.0664 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 16.2452 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 401.8212

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 418.0664

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 46.5734 STD (High: 453.2036 / Low: 406.6302). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.0849 STD (High: 400.0379 / Low: 391.9530).

September Spread (Volatile) ±46.5734

December Spread (Stable) ±8.0849

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 20.4693 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -20.4693

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 447.3610) against the same month in 2011 (average: 385.0065), the exchange rate shifted by +62.3545 (+16.20%).

2012 Avg (August) 447.3610

2011 Avg (August) 385.0065

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	413.4205	396.1393	406.7266
February	402.9908	390.2203	396.6139
March	407.0310	391.8939	398.0738
April	402.4013	394.2091	398.4861
May	409.9920	393.8334	402.4591
June	417.3945	397.0580	408.5680
July	446.6960	414.1707	425.0043
August	454.6268	444.0485	447.3610
September	453.2036	406.6302	428.4940
October	416.4746	401.9832	408.0248
November	408.1532	397.2438	404.2884
December	400.0379	391.9530	395.2262