2012 SBD to SZL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.2608 SZL

YEARLY LOW

1.0519 SZL

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.1517 SZL

2012 SBD to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SBD to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 22, valuing the pair at 1.2608. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 1.0519.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2089 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0918 to the December average rate of 1.2158, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.2608 was up 12.00% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.1258, 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 6,304 SZL

2011 Average 4,758 SZL

Yearly Trough Low 5,259 SZL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,044.67 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.2555

1.0472

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to SZL 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 1.1102, compared to 1.1931 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0830 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1102

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1931

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0892 SZL (High: 1.2074 / Low: 1.1183). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0308 SZL (High: 1.0827 / Low: 1.0519).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0892

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0308

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0461 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0461

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 1.2382) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.0773), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1608 (+14.93%).

2012 Avg (November) 1.2382

2011 Avg (November) 1.0773

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1137	1.0624	1.0918
February	1.1009	1.0667	1.0861
March	1.0827	1.0519	1.0645
April	1.1197	1.0752	1.0967
May	1.1608	1.0816	1.1253
June	1.2116	1.1722	1.1966
July	1.2074	1.1183	1.1505
August	1.2017	1.1458	1.1705
September	1.1913	1.1488	1.1693
October	1.2359	1.1654	1.2146
November	1.2608	1.2100	1.2382
December	1.2500	1.1933	1.2158