2012 STD to SOS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0889 SOS

YEARLY LOW

0.0803 SOS

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0848 SOS

2012 STD to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the STD to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 0.0889. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 8, dropping to 0.0803.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0086 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0858 to the December average rate of 0.0861, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0889 was down 8.26% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0969, 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 445 SOS

2011 Average 458 SOS

Yearly Trough Low 401 SOS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 43.06 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0883

0.0800

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STD to SOS 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 0.0862, compared to 0.0834 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0029 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0862

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0834

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was June, with a trading range of 0.0051 SOS (High: 0.0865 / Low: 0.0814). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 SOS (High: 0.0812 / Low: 0.0803).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0051

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

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 0.0021 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0021

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.0876) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0889), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0013 (-1.48%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.0876

2011 Avg (February) 0.0889

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0888	0.0841	0.0858
February	0.0889	0.0865	0.0876
March	0.0888	0.0852	0.0875
April	0.0885	0.0864	0.0871
May	0.0881	0.0832	0.0855
June	0.0865	0.0814	0.0840
July	0.0834	0.0806	0.0819
August	0.0812	0.0803	0.0807
September	0.0853	0.0804	0.0827
October	0.0852	0.0828	0.0844
November	0.0857	0.0838	0.0845
December	0.0869	0.0852	0.0861