2012 XCD to STD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 XCD to STD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the XCD to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 2, valuing the pair at 7512.5020. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 6777.5001.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 735.0020 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7030.3748 to the December average rate of 6933.2129, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 7512.5020 was up 6.45% compared to the 2011 peak of 7057.2312, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 XCD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
XCD to STD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 6973.6243, compared to 7190.5470 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 216.9227 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 430.7692 STD (High: 7494.3724 / Low: 7063.6032). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 100.2305 STD (High: 7512.5020 / Low: 7412.2715).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 187.7204 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 7451.9363) against the same month in 2011 (average: 6382.5717), the exchange rate shifted by +1069.3646 (+16.75%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7159.2623 | 6817.9109 | 7030.3748 |
| February | 6960.0008 | 6777.5001 | 6871.7486 |
| March | 7017.2714 | 6788.2011 | 6879.7658 |
| April | 6972.8583 | 6806.2274 | 6905.6395 |
| May | 7169.0195 | 6836.9414 | 7014.4505 |
| June | 7287.5457 | 6960.7368 | 7139.7664 |
| July | 7460.7994 | 7167.8481 | 7311.1629 |
| August | 7512.5020 | 7412.2715 | 7451.9363 |
| September | 7494.3724 | 7063.6032 | 7264.2159 |
| October | 7262.3385 | 7009.7664 | 7110.5377 |
| November | 7143.6618 | 6952.8022 | 7072.2164 |
| December | 7019.3767 | 6873.7506 | 6933.2129 |