YEARLY HIGH
4.6756 STD
YEARLY LOW
4.1713 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.3966 STD

2012 SLL to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SLL to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 2, valuing the pair at 4.6756. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 4.1713.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5043 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.3322 to the December average rate of 4.3225, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 4.6756 was up 3.51% compared to the 2011 peak of 4.5170, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 23,378 STD
2011 Average 20,365 STD
Yearly Trough Low 20,857 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,521.37 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

4.6664
4.2157
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SLL 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 4.3165, compared to 4.4768 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1604 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.3165
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.4768

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 0.2611 STD (High: 4.6553 / Low: 4.3942). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0758 STD (High: 4.6756 / Low: 4.5998).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.2611
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0758

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 0.1161 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1161

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 4.6288) against the same month in 2011 (average: 3.9356), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6932 (+17.61%).

2012 Avg (August) 4.6288
2011 Avg (August) 3.9356

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.4278 4.2187 4.3322
February 4.3207 4.1849 4.2594
March 4.3552 4.1713 4.2533
April 4.3426 4.2031 4.2735
May 4.4404 4.2496 4.3584
June 4.5204 4.2886 4.4219
July 4.6462 4.4798 4.5600
August 4.6756 4.5998 4.6288
September 4.6553 4.3942 4.5127
October 4.5121 4.3592 4.4228
November 4.4606 4.3559 4.4141
December 4.3800 4.2727 4.3225