YEARLY HIGH
347.6782 CDF
YEARLY LOW
207.4656 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
278.9235 CDF

2012 SDG to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SDG to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 25, valuing the pair at 347.6782. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 1, dropping to 207.4656.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 140.2126 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 340.6867 to the December average rate of 209.7338, the exchange rate registered a net change of -38.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 347.6782 was down 5.02% compared to the 2011 peak of 366.0658, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SDG based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,738,391 CDF
2011 Average 1,711,489 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 1,037,328 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 701,063.12 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

356.0692
195.3198
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG to CDF 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 342.0871, compared to 215.7599 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 126.3272 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 342.0871
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 215.7599

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 134.7155 CDF (High: 343.2194 / Low: 208.5038). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0387 CDF (High: 210.1427 / Low: 209.1040).

July Spread (Volatile) ±134.7155
October Spread (Stable) ±1.0387

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 95.3369 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -95.3369

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 342.6734) against the same month in 2011 (average: 339.5391), the exchange rate shifted by +3.1343 (+0.92%).

2012 Avg (June) 342.6734
2011 Avg (June) 339.5391

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 346.6834 338.2206 340.6867
February 346.6752 337.8408 342.1804
March 344.8691 340.2005 342.2796
April 345.2670 340.7540 342.3746
May 345.6710 339.6847 342.3277
June 347.6782 341.0022 342.6734
July 343.2194 208.5038 247.3365
August 209.4792 207.4656 208.7156
September 209.8973 208.3789 209.2324
October 210.1427 209.1040 209.5800
November 211.3671 209.1173 209.9610
December 211.3305 208.0627 209.7338