YEARLY HIGH
0.1173 EUR
YEARLY LOW
0.1014 EUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1091 EUR

2012 SBD to EUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SBD to EUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 0.1173. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.1014.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0159 EUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1056 to the December average rate of 0.1074, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1173 was up 15.68% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1014, 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 587 EUR
2011 Average 472 EUR
Yearly Trough Low 507 EUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 79.54 EUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1150
0.1048
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to EUR 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 0.1078, compared to 0.1104 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0026 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1078
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1104

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0073 EUR (High: 0.1087 / Low: 0.1014). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 EUR (High: 0.1071 / Low: 0.1056).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0073
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0045 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0045

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 0.1134) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0946), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0188 (+19.85%).

2012 Avg (July) 0.1134
2011 Avg (July) 0.0946

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1087 0.1014 0.1056
February 0.1079 0.1061 0.1072
March 0.1069 0.1053 0.1060
April 0.1071 0.1056 0.1065
May 0.1102 0.1063 0.1078
June 0.1147 0.1120 0.1138
July 0.1173 0.1109 0.1134
August 0.1163 0.1125 0.1142
September 0.1126 0.1070 0.1096
October 0.1095 0.1062 0.1082
November 0.1112 0.1073 0.1097
December 0.1090 0.1063 0.1074