YEARLY HIGH
2506.8330 STD
YEARLY LOW
2121.2190 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2334.4541 STD

2012 NAD to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the NAD to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 13, valuing the pair at 2506.8330. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 26, dropping to 2121.2190.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 385.6141 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2369.1531 to the December average rate of 2170.9342, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2506.8330 was down 9.98% compared to the 2011 peak of 2784.9057, 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 12,534,165 STD
2011 Average 12,203,982 STD
Yearly Trough Low 10,606,095 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,928,070.32 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2471.9722
2143.5671
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NAD 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 2373.3056, compared to 2295.6026 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 77.7030 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2373.3056
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2295.6026

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 178.3263 STD (High: 2350.2307 / Low: 2171.9044). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 76.4681 STD (High: 2200.9803 / Low: 2124.5122).

October Spread (Volatile) ±178.3263
December Spread (Stable) ±76.4681

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 149.3686 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -149.3686

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 2444.6051) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2536.6761), the exchange rate shifted by -92.0711 (-3.63%).

2012 Avg (March) 2444.6051
2011 Avg (March) 2536.6761

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2419.6790 2281.5708 2369.1531
February 2477.8623 2394.6417 2421.9773
March 2506.8330 2401.9194 2444.6051
April 2410.0583 2330.4172 2383.4265
May 2413.2423 2252.3834 2324.8799
June 2365.3812 2230.8885 2295.7919
July 2458.0938 2364.6973 2402.8377
August 2485.8129 2388.8529 2435.2112
September 2471.0543 2311.5114 2370.8217
October 2350.2307 2171.9044 2221.4530
November 2215.6714 2121.2190 2172.3580
December 2200.9803 2124.5122 2170.9342