2012 SBD to SOS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 SBD to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the SBD to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 21, valuing the pair at 234.4616. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 214.6105.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 19.8510 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 222.0604 to the December average rate of 227.2914, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 234.4616 was up 5.15% compared to the 2011 peak of 222.9725, 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 SOS 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 227.0130, compared to 227.8284 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8154 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 14.8051 SOS (High: 229.4156 / Low: 214.6105). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.8318 SOS (High: 228.3238 / Low: 225.4920).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 4.6807 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 230.8319) against the same month in 2011 (average: 213.8451), the exchange rate shifted by +16.9868 (+7.94%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 229.4156 | 214.6105 | 222.0604 |
| February | 232.2247 | 228.0647 | 230.4831 |
| March | 229.0485 | 225.3297 | 227.6056 |
| April | 229.8891 | 225.8422 | 227.7388 |
| May | 228.6328 | 218.6130 | 223.3582 |
| June | 234.4616 | 225.8423 | 230.8319 |
| July | 232.2751 | 220.5164 | 226.1512 |
| August | 231.7911 | 228.5412 | 229.8816 |
| September | 230.4687 | 226.9591 | 228.9757 |
| October | 229.8081 | 224.6379 | 227.4438 |
| November | 228.7042 | 224.6115 | 227.2266 |
| December | 228.3238 | 225.4920 | 227.2914 |