YEARLY HIGH
278.3986 DJF
YEARLY LOW
266.2862 DJF
YEARLY AVERAGE
273.0484 DJF

2012 XDR to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XDR to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 29, valuing the pair at 278.3986. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 15, dropping to 266.2862.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.1124 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 273.7052 to the December average rate of 273.4639, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 278.3986 was down 3.48% compared to the 2011 peak of 288.4332, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,391,993 DJF
2011 Average 1,403,317 DJF
Yearly Trough Low 1,331,431 DJF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 60,562.08 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

277.1108
267.2779
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR to DJF 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 274.3839, compared to 271.7129 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.6710 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 274.3839
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 271.7129

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 8.2390 DJF (High: 278.1288 / Low: 269.8898). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.4617 DJF (High: 275.5822 / Low: 273.1205).

May Spread (Volatile) ±8.2390
October Spread (Stable) ±2.4617

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 2.9783 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.9783

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 276.2914) against the same month in 2011 (average: 277.8124), the exchange rate shifted by -1.5210 (-0.55%).

2012 Avg (February) 276.2914
2011 Avg (February) 277.8124

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 276.9872 272.1541 273.7052
February 278.3986 274.4477 276.2914
March 277.7876 273.6205 275.3254
April 277.5000 274.5928 276.0068
May 278.1288 269.8898 273.8991
June 274.0125 269.6404 271.0756
July 270.5727 266.2862 268.0974
August 271.2733 267.1502 269.1148
September 276.2483 270.7756 273.5987
October 275.5822 273.1205 273.9883
November 273.3581 270.7141 272.0143
December 274.7955 272.0208 273.4639