YEARLY HIGH
0.0162 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.0139 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0149 SCR

2012 CDF to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the CDF to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 22, valuing the pair at 0.0162. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 0.0139.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0023 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0152 to the December average rate of 0.0141, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0162 was up 6.37% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0153, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 81 SCR
2011 Average 68 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 70 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11.55 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0159
0.0139
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CDF 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 0.0154, compared to 0.0144 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0154
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0144

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was August, with a trading range of 0.0013 SCR (High: 0.0153 / Low: 0.0140). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 SCR (High: 0.0143 / Low: 0.0141).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0013
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0014 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0014

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 0.0158) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0134), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0024 (+17.65%).

2012 Avg (July) 0.0158
2011 Avg (July) 0.0134

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0155 0.0147 0.0152
February 0.0157 0.0150 0.0153
March 0.0156 0.0150 0.0154
April 0.0157 0.0150 0.0153
May 0.0160 0.0151 0.0154
June 0.0161 0.0152 0.0158
July 0.0162 0.0152 0.0158
August 0.0153 0.0140 0.0144
September 0.0142 0.0139 0.0141
October 0.0143 0.0140 0.0142
November 0.0143 0.0141 0.0142
December 0.0143 0.0140 0.0141