2012 SZL to BTN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

6.9149 BTN

YEARLY LOW

5.7614 BTN

YEARLY AVERAGE

6.4212 BTN

2012 SZL to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SZL to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 3, valuing the pair at 6.9149. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 6, dropping to 5.7614.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1535 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.3909 to the December average rate of 6.3367, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 6.9149 was up 1.46% compared to the 2011 peak of 6.8157, 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 34,575 BTN

2011 Average 32,252 BTN

Yearly Trough Low 28,807 BTN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,767.74 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

6.7275

6.0676

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL to BTN 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 6.5665, compared to 6.2758 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2907 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.5665

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.2758

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.6790 BTN (High: 6.7432 / Low: 6.0642). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1279 BTN (High: 6.2932 / Low: 6.1653).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.6790

November Spread (Stable) ±0.1279

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.2590 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2590

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 6.6699) against the same month in 2011 (average: 6.5667), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1032 (+1.57%).

2012 Avg (May) 6.6699

2011 Avg (May) 6.5667

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	6.6117	6.2880	6.3909
February	6.6375	6.3305	6.4328
March	6.7546	6.5117	6.6221
April	6.7986	6.4339	6.6109
May	6.9149	6.5059	6.6699
June	6.8244	6.4530	6.6725
July	6.7432	6.0642	6.4792
August	6.3388	6.0608	6.2202
September	6.5636	5.9074	6.2639
October	6.3169	5.7614	6.1226
November	6.2932	6.1653	6.2323
December	6.4770	6.1669	6.3367