2012 SBD to BTN Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 SBD to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the SBD to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 22, valuing the pair at 8.1696. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 6.8880.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2816 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.9768 to the December average rate of 7.7026, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.40% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 8.1696 was up 16.02% compared to the 2011 peak of 7.0413, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SBD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
SBD to BTN Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 7.2915, compared to 7.4843 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1928 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 0.6641 BTN (High: 7.6759 / Low: 7.0118). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0538 BTN (High: 7.3044 / Low: 7.2506).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.5349 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 7.9839) against the same month in 2011 (average: 5.9496), the exchange rate shifted by +2.0343 (+34.19%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.0735 | 6.8953 | 6.9768 |
| February | 7.1476 | 6.8880 | 6.9861 |
| March | 7.2045 | 6.9475 | 7.0496 |
| April | 7.4128 | 7.1320 | 7.2495 |
| May | 7.6601 | 7.4075 | 7.5033 |
| June | 8.1696 | 7.7377 | 7.9839 |
| July | 7.6993 | 7.2506 | 7.4489 |
| August | 7.3044 | 7.2506 | 7.2791 |
| September | 7.6759 | 7.0118 | 7.3229 |
| October | 7.6067 | 6.9447 | 7.4359 |
| November | 7.8609 | 7.5107 | 7.7165 |
| December | 7.7690 | 7.5853 | 7.7026 |