2012 LTL to SBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.8563 SBD

YEARLY LOW

2.4725 SBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.6558 SBD

2012 LTL to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LTL to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 2.8563. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 2.4725.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3838 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.7424 to the December average rate of 2.6962, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.8563 was down 12.66% compared to the 2011 peak of 3.2703, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,282 SBD

2011 Average 15,339 SBD

Yearly Trough Low 12,363 SBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,919.07 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.7629

2.5161

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL 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 2.6872, compared to 2.6243 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0630 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6872

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6243

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.1921 SBD (High: 2.8563 / Low: 2.6642). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0371 SBD (High: 2.7434 / Low: 2.7063).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1921

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0371

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 0.1441 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1441

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 2.7424) against the same month in 2011 (average: 3.0194), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2770 (-9.17%).

2012 Avg (January) 2.7424

2011 Avg (January) 3.0194

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.8563	2.6642	2.7424
February	2.7221	2.6846	2.7004
March	2.7495	2.7106	2.7316
April	2.7434	2.7063	2.7179
May	2.7249	2.6323	2.6877
June	2.5772	2.5213	2.5436
July	2.6096	2.4725	2.5548
August	2.5754	2.5118	2.5366
September	2.7044	2.5734	2.6411
October	2.7268	2.6456	2.6777
November	2.7017	2.6029	2.6393
December	2.7239	2.6560	2.6962