YEARLY HIGH
0.3718 BSD
YEARLY LOW
0.3611 BSD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3702 BSD

2012 XCD to BSD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XCD to BSD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 21, valuing the pair at 0.3718. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 11, dropping to 0.3611.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0107 BSD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3703 to the December average rate of 0.3701, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.3718 was down 0.09% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.3722, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,859 BSD
2011 Average 1,856 BSD
Yearly Trough Low 1,806 BSD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 53.45 BSD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.3707
0.3687
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD to BSD 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 0.3704, compared to 0.3699 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3704
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3699

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0100 BSD (High: 0.3712 / Low: 0.3611). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 BSD (High: 0.3702 / Low: 0.3701).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0100
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 0.3705) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.3714), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0009 (-0.23%).

2012 Avg (June) 0.3705
2011 Avg (June) 0.3714

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3705 0.3701 0.3703
February 0.3706 0.3703 0.3704
March 0.3705 0.3702 0.3704
April 0.3706 0.3703 0.3704
May 0.3705 0.3703 0.3704
June 0.3718 0.3704 0.3705
July 0.3712 0.3611 0.3689
August 0.3702 0.3701 0.3701
September 0.3702 0.3701 0.3701
October 0.3701 0.3701 0.3701
November 0.3702 0.3701 0.3701
December 0.3702 0.3700 0.3701