YEARLY HIGH
14.8817 SCR
YEARLY LOW
13.0344 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.7308 SCR

2012 CAD to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the CAD to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 19, valuing the pair at 14.8817. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 9, dropping to 13.0344.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8472 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.6935 to the December average rate of 13.2176, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 14.8817 was up 9.65% compared to the 2011 peak of 13.5715, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 74,408 SCR
2011 Average 62,959 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 65,172 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,236.18 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

14.4637
13.0512
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 14.0178, compared to 13.4438 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5740 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.0178
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.4438

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 1.1511 SCR (High: 14.1937 / Low: 13.0426). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1355 SCR (High: 13.2938 / Low: 13.1583).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.1511
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1355

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.9881 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9881

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 14.3460) against the same month in 2011 (average: 12.7952), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5508 (+12.12%).

2012 Avg (July) 14.3460
2011 Avg (July) 12.7952

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.1937 13.0426 13.6935
February 14.3384 13.8201 14.0431
March 14.4311 13.7476 14.1890
April 14.5607 13.8639 14.1269
May 14.4099 13.6931 14.0008
June 14.3431 13.7006 14.0538
July 14.8817 13.8045 14.3460
August 14.0446 13.0980 13.3579
September 13.4152 13.1398 13.2918
October 13.4061 13.0718 13.2806
November 13.2736 13.0344 13.1689
December 13.2938 13.1583 13.2176