YEARLY HIGH
0.0816 LVL
YEARLY LOW
0.0709 LVL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0761 LVL

2012 SBD to LVL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SBD to LVL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 0.0816. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.0709.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0106 LVL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0738 to the December average rate of 0.0748, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0816 was up 14.73% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0711, 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 408 LVL
2011 Average 333 LVL
Yearly Trough Low 355 LVL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 53.18 LVL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0801
0.0733
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to LVL 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 0.0753, compared to 0.0769 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0016 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0753
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0769

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0051 LVL (High: 0.0761 / Low: 0.0709). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 LVL (High: 0.0745 / Low: 0.0735).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0051
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0031 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0031

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 0.0790) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0670), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0120 (+17.90%).

2012 Avg (July) 0.0790
2011 Avg (July) 0.0670

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0761 0.0709 0.0738
February 0.0754 0.0743 0.0750
March 0.0745 0.0735 0.0740
April 0.0749 0.0738 0.0745
May 0.0768 0.0743 0.0752
June 0.0801 0.0784 0.0794
July 0.0816 0.0772 0.0790
August 0.0804 0.0782 0.0795
September 0.0784 0.0746 0.0764
October 0.0762 0.0740 0.0753
November 0.0775 0.0746 0.0764
December 0.0759 0.0740 0.0748