YEARLY HIGH
0.1537 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.1373 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1478 USD

2012 SEK to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SEK to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 0.1537. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 3, dropping to 0.1373.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0165 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1458 to the December average rate of 0.1516, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1537 was down 7.60% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1664, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SEK based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 769 USD
2011 Average 771 USD
Yearly Trough Low 686 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 82.41 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1527
0.1402
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SEK 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 0.1461, compared to 0.1494 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0033 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1461
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1494

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0107 USD (High: 0.1486 / Low: 0.1379). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0035 USD (High: 0.1526 / Low: 0.1491).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0107
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0035

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0061 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0061

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.1516) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1462), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0054 (+3.71%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.1516
2011 Avg (December) 0.1462

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1483 0.1428 0.1458
February 0.1523 0.1480 0.1500
March 0.1512 0.1465 0.1486
April 0.1513 0.1470 0.1485
May 0.1486 0.1379 0.1424
June 0.1441 0.1373 0.1412
July 0.1471 0.1417 0.1438
August 0.1518 0.1472 0.1499
September 0.1533 0.1484 0.1516
October 0.1526 0.1491 0.1506
November 0.1513 0.1473 0.1490
December 0.1537 0.1496 0.1516