YEARLY HIGH
0.1443 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.1313 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1403 USD

2012 SBD to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SBD to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 21, valuing the pair at 0.1443. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.1313.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0130 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1363 to the December average rate of 0.1409, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1443 was up 5.12% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1372, 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 721 USD
2011 Average 657 USD
Yearly Trough Low 656 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 64.99 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1433
0.1357
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to USD 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 0.1398, compared to 0.1407 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1398
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1407

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0099 USD (High: 0.1412 / Low: 0.1313). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 USD (High: 0.1415 / Low: 0.1415).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0099
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0032 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0032

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 0.1426) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1327), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0099 (+7.50%).

2012 Avg (June) 0.1426
2011 Avg (June) 0.1327

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1412 0.1313 0.1363
February 0.1429 0.1405 0.1418
March 0.1408 0.1392 0.1400
April 0.1411 0.1396 0.1402
May 0.1407 0.1358 0.1380
June 0.1443 0.1389 0.1426
July 0.1433 0.1359 0.1394
August 0.1415 0.1415 0.1415
September 0.1415 0.1400 0.1411
October 0.1413 0.1385 0.1404
November 0.1415 0.1392 0.1408
December 0.1413 0.1398 0.1409