YEARLY HIGH
0.2930 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.2360 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2611 SCR

2012 BTN to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BTN to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 22, valuing the pair at 0.2930. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 25, dropping to 0.2360.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0570 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2714 to the December average rate of 0.2395, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2930 was up 3.10% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2841, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,465 SCR
2011 Average 1,337 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 1,180 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 284.96 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2889
0.2350
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN to SCR 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 0.2709, compared to 0.2513 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0196 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2709
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2513

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0370 SCR (High: 0.2880 / Low: 0.2510). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0038 SCR (High: 0.2413 / Low: 0.2375).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0370
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0038

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0144 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0144

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 0.2723) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2755), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0031 (-1.14%).

2012 Avg (July) 0.2723
2011 Avg (July) 0.2755

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2880 0.2510 0.2714
February 0.2902 0.2785 0.2844
March 0.2861 0.2726 0.2800
April 0.2824 0.2627 0.2714
May 0.2703 0.2503 0.2601
June 0.2638 0.2472 0.2581
July 0.2930 0.2576 0.2723
August 0.2741 0.2522 0.2579
September 0.2617 0.2389 0.2508
October 0.2635 0.2420 0.2474
November 0.2452 0.2360 0.2396
December 0.2413 0.2375 0.2395