2012 STD to SLL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2397 SLL

YEARLY LOW

0.2139 SLL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2276 SLL

2012 STD to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the STD to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 0.2397. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 2, dropping to 0.2139.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0259 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2309 to the December average rate of 0.2314, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2397 was down 8.64% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2624, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,199 SLL

2011 Average 1,229 SLL

Yearly Trough Low 1,069 SLL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 129.28 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2370

0.2141

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

STD to SLL 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 0.2317, compared to 0.2235 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0082 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2317

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2235

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 0.0128 SLL (High: 0.2276 / Low: 0.2148). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0035 SLL (High: 0.2174 / Low: 0.2139).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0128

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0035

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0069 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0069

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 0.2351) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2428), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0076 (-3.14%).

2012 Avg (March) 0.2351

2011 Avg (March) 0.2428

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2370	0.2258	0.2309
February	0.2390	0.2314	0.2348
March	0.2397	0.2296	0.2351
April	0.2379	0.2303	0.2340
May	0.2353	0.2252	0.2295
June	0.2332	0.2212	0.2262
July	0.2232	0.2152	0.2193
August	0.2174	0.2139	0.2160
September	0.2276	0.2148	0.2217
October	0.2294	0.2216	0.2261
November	0.2296	0.2242	0.2266
December	0.2340	0.2283	0.2314