2012 SBD to XPF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 SBD to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the SBD to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 13.9879. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 12.1123.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8756 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.6183 to the December average rate of 12.8292, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 13.9879 was up 15.48% compared to the 2011 peak of 12.1130, 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 XPF 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 12.8748, compared to 13.1807 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3058 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.8587 XPF (High: 12.9710 / Low: 12.1123). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1607 XPF (High: 12.7517 / Low: 12.5910).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.5345 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 13.5265) against the same month in 2011 (average: 11.2979), the exchange rate shifted by +2.2285 (+19.73%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12.9710 | 12.1123 | 12.6183 |
| February | 12.8783 | 12.6980 | 12.8011 |
| March | 12.7517 | 12.5910 | 12.6593 |
| April | 12.7759 | 12.6104 | 12.7209 |
| May | 13.1515 | 12.6709 | 12.8565 |
| June | 13.6977 | 13.4487 | 13.5930 |
| July | 13.9879 | 13.2441 | 13.5265 |
| August | 13.8572 | 13.3989 | 13.6284 |
| September | 13.4243 | 12.7491 | 13.0939 |
| October | 13.0557 | 12.6819 | 12.9105 |
| November | 13.2986 | 12.8003 | 13.0955 |
| December | 13.0132 | 12.6857 | 12.8292 |