2012 SDG to STD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 SDG to STD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the SDG to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 25, valuing the pair at 7350.5469. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 4213.8784.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3136.6685 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7094.8004 to the December average rate of 4245.0038, the exchange rate registered a net change of -40.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 7350.5469 was down 3.24% compared to the 2011 peak of 7596.8851, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SDG based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
SDG to STD 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 7037.0140, compared to 4538.6884 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2498.3256 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 2853.1778 STD (High: 7316.2400 / Low: 4463.0622). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 51.0823 STD (High: 4568.5528 / Low: 4517.4705).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 1890.2623 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 7204.1222) against the same month in 2011 (average: 6392.6829), the exchange rate shifted by +811.4392 (+12.69%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7229.9077 | 6887.2125 | 7094.8004 |
| February | 7019.4632 | 6830.3642 | 6934.2489 |
| March | 7085.0700 | 6850.1555 | 6938.8720 |
| April | 7043.6942 | 6850.1555 | 6969.6437 |
| May | 7235.1920 | 6907.0211 | 7080.3969 |
| June | 7350.5469 | 7021.1409 | 7204.1222 |
| July | 7316.2400 | 4463.0622 | 5313.8598 |
| August | 4568.5528 | 4517.4705 | 4546.2959 |
| September | 4582.4767 | 4320.4738 | 4443.1485 |
| October | 4445.1254 | 4296.1171 | 4353.1618 |
| November | 4374.3759 | 4268.0141 | 4330.6606 |
| December | 4296.3273 | 4213.8784 | 4245.0038 |