YEARLY HIGH
0.3751 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.2250 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3036 USD

2012 SDG to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SDG to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 20, valuing the pair at 0.3751. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 2, dropping to 0.2250.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1501 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3737 to the December average rate of 0.2266, the exchange rate registered a net change of -39.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.3751 was down 6.30% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.4003, 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 1,876 USD
2011 Average 1,878 USD
Yearly Trough Low 1,125 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 750.44 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.3887
0.2110
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG to USD 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 0.3738, compared to 0.2334 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1404 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3738
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2334

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.1491 USD (High: 0.3744 / Low: 0.2253). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 USD (High: 0.3742 / Low: 0.3732).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.1491
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

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 0.1055 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1055

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 0.3739) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.3740), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0001 (-0.03%).

2012 Avg (June) 0.3739
2011 Avg (June) 0.3740

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3742 0.3732 0.3737
February 0.3742 0.3732 0.3738
March 0.3742 0.3728 0.3736
April 0.3742 0.3728 0.3738
May 0.3745 0.3728 0.3738
June 0.3751 0.3733 0.3739
July 0.3744 0.2253 0.2683
August 0.2268 0.2250 0.2258
September 0.2273 0.2254 0.2264
October 0.2272 0.2262 0.2266
November 0.2274 0.2260 0.2266
December 0.2274 0.2261 0.2266