YEARLY HIGH
0.2187 CDF
YEARLY LOW
0.2055 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2114 CDF

2012 SLL to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SLL to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 1, valuing the pair at 0.2187. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 0.2055.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0132 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2080 to the December average rate of 0.2136, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.66% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2187 was down 0.53% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2198, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,093 CDF
2011 Average 1,052 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 1,027 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 65.98 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2146
0.2074
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SLL to CDF 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 0.2098, compared to 0.2129 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0031 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2098
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2129

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0083 CDF (High: 0.2187 / Low: 0.2103). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 CDF (High: 0.2133 / Low: 0.2119).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0083
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 0.2121) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2095), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0026 (+1.25%).

2012 Avg (July) 0.2121
2011 Avg (July) 0.2095

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2099 0.2055 0.2080
February 0.2127 0.2071 0.2102
March 0.2110 0.2064 0.2098
April 0.2124 0.2071 0.2099
May 0.2119 0.2085 0.2107
June 0.2131 0.2088 0.2103
July 0.2187 0.2103 0.2121
August 0.2130 0.2114 0.2125
September 0.2133 0.2119 0.2125
October 0.2137 0.2120 0.2129
November 0.2158 0.2128 0.2140
December 0.2158 0.2115 0.2136