YEARLY HIGH
0.0948 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.0855 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0916 XDR

2012 SBD to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SBD to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 8, valuing the pair at 0.0948. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.0855.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0093 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0888 to the December average rate of 0.0916, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0948 was up 10.52% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0857, 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 474 XDR
2011 Average 416 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 428 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 46.26 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0947
0.0883
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to XDR 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 0.0911, compared to 0.0921 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0911
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0921

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0055 XDR (High: 0.0910 / Low: 0.0855). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 XDR (High: 0.0911 / Low: 0.0907).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0055
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0018 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 0.0941) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0830), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0111 (+13.40%).

2012 Avg (June) 0.0941
2011 Avg (June) 0.0830

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0910 0.0855 0.0888
February 0.0920 0.0910 0.0916
March 0.0911 0.0904 0.0909
April 0.0911 0.0907 0.0909
May 0.0907 0.0894 0.0902
June 0.0948 0.0921 0.0941
July 0.0946 0.0905 0.0925
August 0.0940 0.0930 0.0936
September 0.0930 0.0906 0.0918
October 0.0920 0.0900 0.0911
November 0.0927 0.0907 0.0920
December 0.0921 0.0908 0.0916