YEARLY HIGH
0.5298 AED
YEARLY LOW
0.4821 AED
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5152 AED

2012 SBD to AED Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SBD to AED exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 21, valuing the pair at 0.5298. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.4821.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0477 AED. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5007 to the December average rate of 0.5176, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.5298 was up 5.12% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.5040, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,649 AED
2011 Average 2,413 AED
Yearly Trough Low 2,410 AED
Transaction Impact: A difference of 238.72 AED purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.5262
0.4984
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to AED 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 0.5136, compared to 0.5167 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0031 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5136
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5167

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0364 AED (High: 0.5185 / Low: 0.4821). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 AED (High: 0.5200 / Low: 0.5188).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0364
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0118 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0118

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 0.5239) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.4873), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0365 (+7.50%).

2012 Avg (June) 0.5239
2011 Avg (June) 0.4873

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5185 0.4821 0.5007
February 0.5247 0.5159 0.5209
March 0.5171 0.5114 0.5143
April 0.5183 0.5126 0.5151
May 0.5166 0.4988 0.5069
June 0.5298 0.5103 0.5239
July 0.5262 0.4992 0.5121
August 0.5200 0.5188 0.5197
September 0.5199 0.5141 0.5182
October 0.5191 0.5088 0.5155
November 0.5199 0.5111 0.5170
December 0.5191 0.5134 0.5176