YEARLY HIGH
0.0826 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0715 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0768 SBD

2012 XPF to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XPF to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0826. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 0.0715.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0111 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0793 to the December average rate of 0.0780, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0826 was down 13.00% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0949, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 413 SBD
2011 Average 444 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 357 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 55.35 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0799
0.0728
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF 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 0.0777, compared to 0.0759 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0777
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0759

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0055 SBD (High: 0.0826 / Low: 0.0771). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 SBD (High: 0.0794 / Low: 0.0784).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0055
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

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 0.0042 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0042

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.0793) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0871), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0079 (-9.03%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.0793
2011 Avg (January) 0.0871

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0826 0.0771 0.0793
February 0.0788 0.0776 0.0781
March 0.0794 0.0784 0.0790
April 0.0793 0.0783 0.0786
May 0.0789 0.0760 0.0778
June 0.0744 0.0730 0.0736
July 0.0755 0.0715 0.0740
August 0.0746 0.0722 0.0734
September 0.0784 0.0745 0.0764
October 0.0789 0.0766 0.0775
November 0.0781 0.0752 0.0764
December 0.0788 0.0768 0.0780