2012 XDR to SBD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 XDR to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the XDR to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 11.6956. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 10, dropping to 10.5537.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1420 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.2650 to the December average rate of 10.9168, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 11.6956 was down 6.45% compared to the 2011 peak of 12.5015, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 XDR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
XDR to SBD 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 10.9850, compared to 10.8580 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1270 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.7111 SBD (High: 11.6956 / Low: 10.9846). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0387 SBD (High: 11.0195 / Low: 10.9808).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween August and October, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.4674 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 11.2650) against the same month in 2011 (average: 12.0671), the exchange rate shifted by -0.8021 (-6.65%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11.6956 | 10.9846 | 11.2650 |
| February | 10.9854 | 10.8649 | 10.9205 |
| March | 11.0585 | 10.9726 | 11.0062 |
| April | 11.0195 | 10.9808 | 11.0028 |
| May | 11.1808 | 11.0245 | 11.0916 |
| June | 10.8605 | 10.5537 | 10.6241 |
| July | 11.0545 | 10.5676 | 10.8119 |
| August | 10.7537 | 10.6424 | 10.6848 |
| September | 11.0431 | 10.7507 | 10.8942 |
| October | 11.1123 | 10.8682 | 10.9753 |
| November | 11.0263 | 10.7883 | 10.8652 |
| December | 11.0129 | 10.8535 | 10.9168 |