YEARLY HIGH
0.3880 XCD
YEARLY LOW
0.3544 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3789 XCD

2012 SBD to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SBD to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 21, valuing the pair at 0.3880. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.3544.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0336 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3681 to the December average rate of 0.3807, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.3880 was up 5.00% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.3695, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,940 XCD
2011 Average 1,770 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 1,772 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 167.99 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.3866
0.3664
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to XCD 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 0.3776, compared to 0.3803 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0027 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3776
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3803

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0270 XCD (High: 0.3814 / Low: 0.3544). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 XCD (High: 0.3824 / Low: 0.3823).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0270
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0070 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0070

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 0.3850) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.3573), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0277 (+7.74%).

2012 Avg (June) 0.3850
2011 Avg (June) 0.3573

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3814 0.3544 0.3681
February 0.3857 0.3792 0.3829
March 0.3801 0.3758 0.3780
April 0.3810 0.3768 0.3786
May 0.3798 0.3666 0.3727
June 0.3880 0.3748 0.3850
July 0.3869 0.3671 0.3779
August 0.3824 0.3823 0.3824
September 0.3824 0.3781 0.3812
October 0.3817 0.3742 0.3792
November 0.3825 0.3760 0.3803
December 0.3818 0.3777 0.3807