YEARLY HIGH
0.1481 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.1341 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1402 CAD

2012 SBD to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SBD to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 4, valuing the pair at 0.1481. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.1341.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0140 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1382 to the December average rate of 0.1396, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1481 was up 7.36% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1379, 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 740 CAD
2011 Average 650 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 670 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 70.00 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1475
0.1373
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to CAD 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 0.1407, compared to 0.1397 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1407
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1397

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0080 CAD (High: 0.1461 / Low: 0.1381). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0024 CAD (High: 0.1427 / Low: 0.1403).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0080
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0024

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0053 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0053

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 0.1466) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1297), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0169 (+13.01%).

2012 Avg (June) 0.1466
2011 Avg (June) 0.1297

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1414 0.1341 0.1382
February 0.1427 0.1403 0.1415
March 0.1405 0.1380 0.1391
April 0.1405 0.1380 0.1392
May 0.1406 0.1381 0.1394
June 0.1481 0.1443 0.1466
July 0.1461 0.1381 0.1413
August 0.1423 0.1397 0.1405
September 0.1400 0.1365 0.1381
October 0.1413 0.1367 0.1385
November 0.1415 0.1381 0.1404
December 0.1405 0.1378 0.1396