YEARLY HIGH
0.0928 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.0846 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0885 GBP

2012 SBD to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SBD to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 8, valuing the pair at 0.0928. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.0846.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0082 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0879 to the December average rate of 0.0873, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0928 was up 8.63% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0854, 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 464 GBP
2011 Average 410 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 423 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 40.95 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0923
0.0862
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to GBP 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 0.0887, compared to 0.0883 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0887
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0883

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0055 GBP (High: 0.0901 / Low: 0.0846). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 GBP (High: 0.0905 / Low: 0.0891).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0055
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0025 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0025

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 0.0918) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0819), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0099 (+12.13%).

2012 Avg (June) 0.0918
2011 Avg (June) 0.0819

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0901 0.0846 0.0879
February 0.0905 0.0891 0.0897
March 0.0895 0.0879 0.0885
April 0.0885 0.0865 0.0876
May 0.0883 0.0860 0.0867
June 0.0928 0.0905 0.0918
July 0.0915 0.0873 0.0894
August 0.0911 0.0892 0.0901
September 0.0892 0.0863 0.0876
October 0.0882 0.0861 0.0873
November 0.0891 0.0866 0.0882
December 0.0882 0.0864 0.0873