YEARLY HIGH
0.2442 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.1390 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1918 GBP

2012 SDG to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SDG to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 16, valuing the pair at 0.2442. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 0.1390.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1052 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2410 to the December average rate of 0.1405, the exchange rate registered a net change of -41.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2442 was down 5.50% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2584, 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 1,221 GBP
2011 Average 1,171 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 695 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 525.84 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2510
0.1304
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG to GBP 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 0.2371, compared to 0.1466 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0905 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2371
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1466

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0956 GBP (High: 0.2392 / Low: 0.1436). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 GBP (High: 0.1419 / Low: 0.1402).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0956
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 0.0686 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0686

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.2410) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2535), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0125 (-4.94%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.2410
2011 Avg (January) 0.2535

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2442 0.2370 0.2410
February 0.2387 0.2347 0.2365
March 0.2386 0.2333 0.2361
April 0.2363 0.2301 0.2336
May 0.2418 0.2304 0.2349
June 0.2436 0.2380 0.2406
July 0.2392 0.1436 0.1720
August 0.1451 0.1422 0.1437
September 0.1421 0.1393 0.1406
October 0.1419 0.1402 0.1409
November 0.1430 0.1404 0.1420
December 0.1415 0.1390 0.1405