2012 SZL to BBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2661 BBD

YEARLY LOW

0.2240 BBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2441 BBD

2012 SZL to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SZL to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 2, valuing the pair at 0.2661. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 22, dropping to 0.2240.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0421 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2497 to the December average rate of 0.2318, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2661 was down 12.68% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.3047, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,331 BBD

2011 Average 1,388 BBD

Yearly Trough Low 1,120 BBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 210.48 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2666

0.2238

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL to BBD 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 0.2523, compared to 0.2360 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0163 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2523

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2360

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0239 BBD (High: 0.2588 / Low: 0.2349). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0070 BBD (High: 0.2310 / Low: 0.2240).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0239

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0070

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0103 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0103

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 0.2631) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2889), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0258 (-8.93%).

2012 Avg (March) 0.2631

2011 Avg (March) 0.2889

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2575	0.2443	0.2497
February	0.2656	0.2566	0.2612
March	0.2661	0.2590	0.2631
April	0.2619	0.2502	0.2558
May	0.2588	0.2349	0.2455
June	0.2445	0.2317	0.2384
July	0.2469	0.2344	0.2424
August	0.2470	0.2355	0.2419
September	0.2448	0.2362	0.2413
October	0.2401	0.2265	0.2312
November	0.2310	0.2240	0.2274
December	0.2363	0.2260	0.2318