2012 SBD to SCR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.1254 SCR

YEARLY LOW

1.7489 SCR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.9254 SCR

2012 SBD to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SBD to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 22, valuing the pair at 2.1254. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 1.7489.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3765 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8932 to the December average rate of 1.8448, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.1254 was up 17.04% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.8160, 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 10,627 SCR

2011 Average 8,181 SCR

Yearly Trough Low 8,744 SCR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,882.60 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.0829

1.8131

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to SCR 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 1.9721, compared to 1.8788 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0933 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9721

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8788

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.2500 SCR (High: 1.9989 / Low: 1.7489). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0266 SCR (High: 1.8558 / Low: 1.8292).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2500

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0266

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.1497 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1497

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 2.0270) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.6540), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3730 (+22.55%).

2012 Avg (July) 2.0270

2011 Avg (July) 1.6540

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.9989	1.7489	1.8932
February	2.0273	1.9518	1.9869
March	2.0090	1.9166	1.9737
April	2.0189	1.9311	1.9670
May	2.0044	1.9127	1.9514
June	2.0979	2.0128	2.0604
July	2.1254	1.9698	2.0270
August	1.9935	1.8395	1.8773
September	1.8486	1.8193	1.8356
October	1.8609	1.8143	1.8395
November	1.8612	1.8299	1.8484
December	1.8558	1.8292	1.8448