YEARLY HIGH
2.5825 SDG
YEARLY LOW
1.4851 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.0094 SDG

2012 TOP to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the TOP to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 16, valuing the pair at 2.5825. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 27, dropping to 1.4851.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0974 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5368 to the December average rate of 2.5364, the exchange rate registered a net change of 65.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.5825 was up 55.33% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.6625, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,912 SDG
2011 Average 7,605 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 7,426 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,486.78 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.6443
1.3906
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TOP to SDG 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 1.5494, compared to 2.4694 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9199 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5494
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4694

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 1.0489 SDG (High: 2.5369 / Low: 1.4880). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0152 SDG (High: 1.5030 / Low: 1.4878).

July Spread (Volatile) ±1.0489
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0152

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0476 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0476

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 2.5398) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.5639), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9759 (+62.40%).

2012 Avg (November) 2.5398
2011 Avg (November) 1.5639

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5717 1.5234 1.5368
February 1.5940 1.5650 1.5809
March 1.5967 1.5648 1.5868
April 1.5907 1.5624 1.5723
May 1.5955 1.4851 1.5247
June 1.5030 1.4878 1.4950
July 2.5369 1.4880 2.1417
August 2.5485 2.5040 2.5294
September 2.5722 2.4967 2.5351
October 2.5629 2.5091 2.5338
November 2.5825 2.4742 2.5398
December 2.5504 2.5017 2.5364