2012 SZL to SBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.9507 SBD

YEARLY LOW

0.7931 SBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.8705 SBD

2012 SZL to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SZL to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 8, valuing the pair at 0.9507. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 22, dropping to 0.7931.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1575 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9160 to the December average rate of 0.8226, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.9507 was down 21.27% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.2075, 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 4,753 SBD

2011 Average 5,282 SBD

Yearly Trough Low 3,966 SBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 787.68 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.9526

0.7946

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL to SBD 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 0.9022, compared to 0.8389 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0633 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9022

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8389

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0660 SBD (High: 0.8942 / Low: 0.8282). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0271 SBD (High: 0.9507 / Low: 0.9236).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0660

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0271

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0533 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0533

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 0.9394) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.1047), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1652 (-14.96%).

2012 Avg (March) 0.9394

2011 Avg (March) 1.1047

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.9412	0.8979	0.9160
February	0.9375	0.9084	0.9208
March	0.9507	0.9236	0.9394
April	0.9300	0.8931	0.9119
May	0.9246	0.8614	0.8890
June	0.8531	0.8254	0.8357
July	0.8942	0.8282	0.8696
August	0.8728	0.8322	0.8545
September	0.8704	0.8394	0.8554
October	0.8581	0.8091	0.8235
November	0.8265	0.7931	0.8078
December	0.8380	0.8000	0.8226