YEARLY HIGH
1767.1352 IRR
YEARLY LOW
1452.6241 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1693.1074 IRR

2012 SBD to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SBD to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 21, valuing the pair at 1767.1352. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 1452.6241.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 314.5111 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1533.7124 to the December average rate of 1732.3021, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1767.1352 was up 14.90% compared to the 2011 peak of 1538.0383, 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 8,835,676 IRR
2011 Average 6,915,885 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 7,263,121 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,572,555.56 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1772.0770
1512.0429
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to IRR 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 1658.3540, compared to 1727.8608 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 69.5068 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1658.3540
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1727.8608

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 142.5859 IRR (High: 1595.2100 / Low: 1452.6241). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 18.0377 IRR (High: 1744.9191 / Low: 1726.8814).

January Spread (Volatile) ±142.5859
August Spread (Stable) ±18.0377

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 37.8734 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -37.8734

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 1750.4075) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1448.2794), the exchange rate shifted by +302.1281 (+20.86%).

2012 Avg (June) 1750.4075
2011 Avg (June) 1448.2794

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1595.2100 1452.6241 1533.7124
February 1688.3019 1589.1067 1652.0062
March 1663.2896 1643.6404 1653.6865
April 1727.0083 1648.4136 1666.8523
May 1726.9380 1668.1172 1693.4593
June 1767.1352 1703.2075 1750.4075
July 1755.2150 1666.3674 1712.5341
August 1744.9191 1726.8814 1737.0765
September 1740.3120 1714.1441 1729.4193
October 1741.5555 1698.8805 1725.1319
November 1741.7210 1709.0003 1730.7009
December 1740.1023 1716.9455 1732.3021