2012 SBD to GNF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 SBD to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the SBD to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 22, valuing the pair at 1025.2617. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 913.3926.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 111.8691 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 948.2929 to the December average rate of 995.1405, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1025.2617 was up 3.01% compared to the 2011 peak of 995.3348, 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 GNF 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 977.5454, compared to 999.1249 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 21.5795 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 67.9436 GNF (High: 981.3362 / Low: 913.3926). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 15.3765 GNF (High: 1019.3985 / Low: 1004.0220).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and March, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 20.3116 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 1004.9327) against the same month in 2011 (average: 887.2195), the exchange rate shifted by +117.7132 (+13.27%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 981.3362 | 913.3926 | 948.2929 |
| February | 988.4642 | 964.2174 | 979.9931 |
| March | 999.6349 | 948.7315 | 986.6104 |
| April | 999.6349 | 972.2207 | 982.8774 |
| May | 983.7582 | 946.0575 | 962.5658 |
| June | 1025.2617 | 979.0268 | 1004.9327 |
| July | 1018.9994 | 966.5337 | 993.7350 |
| August | 1019.3985 | 1004.0220 | 1012.1649 |
| September | 1017.4757 | 977.0062 | 999.3568 |
| October | 1011.5597 | 976.1883 | 995.3448 |
| November | 1011.2322 | 984.6562 | 999.0072 |
| December | 1010.1218 | 973.2603 | 995.1405 |