2012 SZL to SOS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

215.8325 SOS

YEARLY LOW

180.8154 SOS

YEARLY AVERAGE

197.9436 SOS

2012 SZL to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SZL to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 2, valuing the pair at 215.8325. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 22, dropping to 180.8154.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 35.0171 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 203.3703 to the December average rate of 186.9770, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 215.8325 was down 11.84% compared to the 2011 peak of 244.8269, 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 1,079,162 SOS

2011 Average 1,120,250 SOS

Yearly Trough Low 904,077 SOS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 175,085.40 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

216.8467

180.5130

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL 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 204.7735, compared to 191.1137 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 13.6598 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 204.7735

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 191.1137

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 19.5110 SOS (High: 210.5482 / Low: 191.0373). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.1760 SOS (High: 215.8325 / Low: 210.6565).

May Spread (Volatile) ±19.5110

March Spread (Stable) ±5.1760

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 9.0711 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -9.0711

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 213.8189) against the same month in 2011 (average: 231.4562), the exchange rate shifted by -17.6373 (-7.62%).

2012 Avg (March) 213.8189

2011 Avg (March) 231.4562

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	209.3481	199.7419	203.3703
February	215.8267	208.6300	212.2383
March	215.8325	210.6565	213.8189
April	213.0193	201.6955	207.6811
May	210.5482	191.0373	198.6100
June	198.5811	188.3473	192.9223
July	200.3944	190.7755	196.5867
August	200.6362	191.9169	196.4379
September	198.6933	191.6204	195.8512
October	195.2085	183.8186	187.2887
November	186.6374	180.8154	183.5408
December	190.0009	182.3813	186.9770