YEARLY HIGH
31034.1036 STD
YEARLY LOW
28325.8474 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
29296.5093 STD

2012 XDR to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XDR to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 10, valuing the pair at 31034.1036. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 28325.8474.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2708.2562 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 29138.0701 to the December average rate of 28816.9709, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 31034.1036 was up 6.50% compared to the 2011 peak of 29139.1599, 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 155,170,518 STD
2011 Average 139,215,211 STD
Yearly Trough Low 141,629,237 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,541,280.92 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

30626.4045
28441.7172
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR to STD 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 28909.0975, compared to 29683.9210 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 774.8235 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 28909.0975
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 29683.9210

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 1535.9091 STD (High: 31034.1036 / Low: 29498.1945). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 471.6914 STD (High: 29070.4561 / Low: 28598.7647).

September Spread (Volatile) ±1535.9091
December Spread (Stable) ±471.6914

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 565.3972 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -565.3972

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2012: 30159.5662) against the same month in 2011 (average: 27703.1540), the exchange rate shifted by +2456.4122 (+8.87%).

2012 Avg (September) 30159.5662
2011 Avg (September) 27703.1540

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 29542.1298 28325.8474 29138.0701
February 29036.7823 28412.0816 28733.2743
March 29073.1825 28372.6737 28623.7745
April 29046.3862 28435.5484 28769.6232
May 29476.0694 28532.9552 28991.4894
June 29795.0026 28491.7372 29198.3537
July 30386.5344 29434.4634 29864.9212
August 30800.9847 30183.2058 30444.3473
September 31034.1036 29498.1945 30159.5662
October 30225.3460 29109.7682 29594.1690
November 29451.5946 28819.4370 29223.5515
December 29070.4561 28598.7647 28816.9709