2012 SBD to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

12.1985 JPY

YEARLY LOW

10.1302 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

11.1980 JPY

2012 SBD to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SBD to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 12.1985. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 10.1302.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0683 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.4911 to the December average rate of 11.8071, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.54% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 12.1985 was up 9.63% compared to the 2011 peak of 11.1267, 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 60,993 JPY

2011 Average 52,363 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 50,651 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,341.53 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

11.9387

10.3596

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to JPY 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 11.1500, compared to 11.2460 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0960 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.1500

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.2460

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.8213 JPY (High: 11.5656 / Low: 10.7443). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1849 JPY (High: 11.2582 / Low: 11.0733).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.8213

August Spread (Stable) ±0.1849

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.4052 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4052

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 11.8071) against the same month in 2011 (average: 10.1925), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6146 (+15.84%).

2012 Avg (December) 11.8071

2011 Avg (December) 10.1925

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	10.8595	10.1302	10.4911
February	11.5656	10.7443	11.1412
March	11.7163	11.3193	11.5519
April	11.6800	11.2421	11.4066
May	11.2739	10.7023	11.0013
June	11.5643	10.8445	11.3080
July	11.4171	10.7562	11.0131
August	11.2582	11.0733	11.1383
September	11.1539	10.8778	11.0294
October	11.2643	10.8704	11.0877
November	11.6566	11.1857	11.4003
December	12.1985	11.4959	11.8071