YEARLY HIGH
11.6956 SBD
YEARLY LOW
10.5537 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.9215 SBD

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 58,478 SBD
2011 Average 60,080 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 52,768 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,709.86 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

11.3291
10.5600
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.9850
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.8580

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.7111
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0387

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4674

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2012 Avg (January) 11.2650
2011 Avg (January) 12.0671

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