YEARLY HIGH
113.9187 STD
YEARLY LOW
102.2175 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
107.3192 STD

2012 DJF to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the DJF to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 2, valuing the pair at 113.9187. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 1, dropping to 102.2175.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.7012 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 106.4634 to the December average rate of 105.3793, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 113.9187 was up 6.52% compared to the 2011 peak of 106.9450, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 569,593 STD
2011 Average 496,224 STD
Yearly Trough Low 511,087 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 58,506.21 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

114.0435
103.0496
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DJF to STD 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 105.3722, compared to 109.2663 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.8941 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 105.3722
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 109.2663

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 6.1987 STD (High: 113.5320 / Low: 107.3333). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6381 STD (High: 113.9187 / Low: 112.2806).

September Spread (Volatile) ±6.1987
August Spread (Stable) ±1.6381

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 2.8830 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.8830

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 113.1273) against the same month in 2011 (average: 96.7025), the exchange rate shifted by +16.4248 (+16.98%).

2012 Avg (August) 113.1273
2011 Avg (August) 96.7025

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 108.2567 103.0705 106.4634
February 105.4037 102.3799 103.9986
March 106.0385 102.2175 103.9657
April 105.7367 102.8910 104.2366
May 107.9336 103.2794 105.8551
June 110.1415 105.2251 107.7139
July 113.3803 109.3592 111.3987
August 113.9187 112.2806 113.1273
September 113.5320 107.3333 110.2443
October 110.3986 106.0376 108.0123
November 108.7922 105.7633 107.4356
December 106.7776 104.3711 105.3793