YEARLY HIGH
215.8419 SOS
YEARLY LOW
180.6273 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
197.9633 SOS

2012 NAD to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the NAD to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 9, valuing the pair at 215.8419. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 22, dropping to 180.6273.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 35.2145 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 203.3053 to the December average rate of 186.9358, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 215.8419 was down 12.32% compared to the 2011 peak of 246.1639, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,079,209 SOS
2011 Average 1,118,102 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 903,137 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 176,072.71 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

216.9802
180.4729
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NAD to SOS 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 204.7542, compared to 191.1723 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 13.5819 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 204.7542
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 191.1723

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 19.2802 SOS (High: 210.2322 / Low: 190.9521). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.2289 SOS (High: 215.8419 / Low: 210.6129).

May Spread (Volatile) ±19.2802
March Spread (Stable) ±5.2289

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 8.8942 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.8942

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 213.9379) against the same month in 2011 (average: 231.6742), the exchange rate shifted by -17.7363 (-7.66%).

2012 Avg (March) 213.9379
2011 Avg (March) 231.6742

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 209.4085 199.4645 203.3053
February 215.2518 208.6348 212.1612
March 215.8419 210.6129 213.9379
April 213.3849 201.7480 207.5995
May 210.2322 190.9521 198.7054
June 198.3318 188.8696 192.8159
July 200.2136 191.1877 196.6729
August 200.5033 192.1314 196.4760
September 198.7403 193.0419 196.0736
October 195.3335 183.8172 187.3603
November 186.9313 180.6273 183.5151
December 190.4171 182.3541 186.9358