YEARLY HIGH
2530.2239 SOS
YEARLY LOW
2416.7696 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
2483.2447 SOS

2012 XDR to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XDR to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 8, valuing the pair at 2530.2239. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 28, dropping to 2416.7696.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 113.4543 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2500.2997 to the December average rate of 2481.2821, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2530.2239 was down 4.13% compared to the 2011 peak of 2639.2167, 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 12,651,119 SOS
2011 Average 12,744,588 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 12,083,848 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 567,271.39 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2524.2174
2437.1346
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR to SOS 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 2492.9376, compared to 2473.5518 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 19.3858 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2492.9376
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2473.5518

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 78.7436 SOS (High: 2520.5572 / Low: 2441.8135). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 22.0574 SOS (High: 2481.6569 / Low: 2459.5996).

May Spread (Volatile) ±78.7436
November Spread (Stable) ±22.0574

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 28.4755 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -28.4755

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 2516.9605) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2503.4593), the exchange rate shifted by +13.5012 (+0.54%).

2012 Avg (February) 2516.9605
2011 Avg (February) 2503.4593

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2521.4511 2484.3942 2500.2997
February 2530.2239 2486.0872 2516.9605
March 2522.5159 2477.4834 2505.0742
April 2524.3770 2483.3272 2505.7594
May 2520.5572 2441.8135 2477.2839
June 2482.8215 2416.7696 2452.2483
July 2471.7980 2423.6076 2444.3915
August 2477.2717 2432.2209 2456.2340
September 2517.7367 2463.2363 2494.4464
October 2510.8665 2476.5103 2496.1685
November 2481.6569 2459.5996 2468.7884
December 2498.6457 2468.5563 2481.2821