2012 SOS to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

12.4545 STD

YEARLY LOW

11.2480 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

11.8001 STD

2012 SOS to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SOS to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 8, valuing the pair at 12.4545. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 25, dropping to 11.2480.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2065 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.6545 to the December average rate of 11.6139, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 12.4545 was up 5.10% compared to the 2011 peak of 11.8502, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 62,272 STD

2011 Average 54,644 STD

Yearly Trough Low 56,240 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,032.28 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

12.4925

11.3183

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS to STD 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 11.5984, compared to 12.0019 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4035 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.5984

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.0019

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was June, with a trading range of 0.7249 STD (High: 12.2801 / Low: 11.5552). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1323 STD (High: 12.4545 / Low: 12.3222).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.7249

August Spread (Stable) ±0.1323

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.3025 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3025

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 12.3947) against the same month in 2011 (average: 10.5195), the exchange rate shifted by +1.8752 (+17.83%).

2012 Avg (August) 12.3947

2011 Avg (August) 10.5195

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	11.8874	11.2596	11.6545
February	11.5546	11.2480	11.4162
March	11.7343	11.2565	11.4266
April	11.5804	11.2944	11.4816
May	12.0143	11.3456	11.7043
June	12.2801	11.5552	11.9071
July	12.4137	11.9916	12.2178
August	12.4545	12.3222	12.3947
September	12.4357	11.7254	12.0922
October	12.0746	11.7312	11.8556
November	11.9385	11.6735	11.8373
December	11.7356	11.5048	11.6139