2012 SDG to SBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.8486 SBD

YEARLY LOW

1.5900 SBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.1668 SBD

2012 SDG to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SDG to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 2.8486. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 2, dropping to 1.5900.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2587 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.7430 to the December average rate of 1.6081, the exchange rate registered a net change of -41.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.8486 was down 10.73% compared to the 2011 peak of 3.1909, 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 14,243 SBD

2011 Average 14,295 SBD

Yearly Trough Low 7,950 SBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,293.37 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.8577

1.4809

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG to SBD 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 2.6737, compared to 1.6598 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.0138 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6737

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6598

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 1.0832 SBD (High: 2.6755 / Low: 1.5923). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0129 SBD (High: 1.6029 / Low: 1.5900).

July Spread (Volatile) ±1.0832

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0129

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 0.6953 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6953

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 2.7430) against the same month in 2011 (average: 3.1185), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3755 (-12.04%).

2012 Avg (January) 2.7430

2011 Avg (January) 3.1185

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.8486	2.6463	2.7430
February	2.6621	2.6149	2.6354
March	2.6851	2.6479	2.6681
April	2.6762	2.6462	2.6655
May	2.7522	2.6580	2.7088
June	2.6890	2.5976	2.6213
July	2.6755	1.5923	1.9260
August	1.6029	1.5900	1.5956
September	1.6199	1.5925	1.6048
October	1.6360	1.6017	1.6144
November	1.6277	1.5990	1.6101
December	1.6225	1.6032	1.6081