2012 SDG to TOP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.6733 TOP

YEARLY LOW

0.3872 TOP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5271 TOP

2012 SDG to TOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SDG to TOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 25, valuing the pair at 0.6733. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 16, dropping to 0.3872.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2861 TOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6508 to the December average rate of 0.3943, the exchange rate registered a net change of -39.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.6733 was down 10.64% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.7535, 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 3,367 TOP

2011 Average 3,297 TOP

Yearly Trough Low 1,936 TOP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,430.58 TOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.6964

0.3663

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG to TOP 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 0.6458, compared to 0.4083 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2374 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6458

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4083

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.2779 TOP (High: 0.6721 / Low: 0.3942). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0068 TOP (High: 0.6721 / Low: 0.6653).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.2779

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0068

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1914 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1914

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 0.6562) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.6602), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0040 (-0.60%).

2012 Avg (May) 0.6562

2011 Avg (May) 0.6602

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.6564	0.6363	0.6508
February	0.6390	0.6274	0.6325
March	0.6390	0.6263	0.6302
April	0.6400	0.6287	0.6360
May	0.6733	0.6268	0.6562
June	0.6721	0.6653	0.6689
July	0.6721	0.3942	0.4775
August	0.3994	0.3924	0.3954
September	0.4005	0.3888	0.3945
October	0.3986	0.3902	0.3947
November	0.4042	0.3872	0.3938
December	0.3997	0.3921	0.3943