2012 SBD to HTG Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 SBD to HTG Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the SBD to HTG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 29, valuing the pair at 6.0603. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 5.2963.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7641 HTG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.5162 to the December average rate of 5.9390, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 6.0603 was up 8.11% compared to the 2011 peak of 5.6057, 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 HTG 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 5.7721, compared to 5.9230 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1509 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.4365 HTG (High: 5.7327 / Low: 5.2963). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0619 HTG (High: 5.9801 / Low: 5.9183).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and April, 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 0.1392 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 6.0067) against the same month in 2011 (average: 5.3950), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6117 (+11.34%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.7327 | 5.2963 | 5.5162 |
| February | 5.8454 | 5.6832 | 5.7443 |
| March | 5.8073 | 5.7083 | 5.7619 |
| April | 5.9076 | 5.7220 | 5.8045 |
| May | 5.9076 | 5.7131 | 5.7989 |
| June | 6.0603 | 5.8623 | 6.0067 |
| July | 6.0468 | 5.7061 | 5.8675 |
| August | 5.9801 | 5.9183 | 5.9495 |
| September | 5.9647 | 5.8915 | 5.9341 |
| October | 5.9643 | 5.8369 | 5.9159 |
| November | 5.9697 | 5.8655 | 5.9321 |
| December | 5.9631 | 5.8877 | 5.9390 |