YEARLY HIGH
0.3846 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.3256 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3519 SCR

2012 DOP to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the DOP to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 23, valuing the pair at 0.3846. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 25, dropping to 0.3256.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0590 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3577 to the December average rate of 0.3268, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.3846 was up 7.20% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.3587, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,923 SCR
2011 Average 1,641 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 1,628 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 294.81 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.3771
0.3223
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP 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 0.3622, compared to 0.3416 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0206 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3622
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3416

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was August, with a trading range of 0.0268 SCR (High: 0.3591 / Low: 0.3322). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0027 SCR (High: 0.3283 / Low: 0.3256).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0268
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0027

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 0.0331 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0331

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 0.3726) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.3222), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0504 (+15.64%).

2012 Avg (July) 0.3726
2011 Avg (July) 0.3222

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3663 0.3449 0.3577
February 0.3688 0.3553 0.3604
March 0.3661 0.3505 0.3618
April 0.3704 0.3538 0.3600
May 0.3738 0.3566 0.3629
June 0.3774 0.3604 0.3701
July 0.3846 0.3589 0.3726
August 0.3591 0.3322 0.3395
September 0.3552 0.3303 0.3417
October 0.3549 0.3318 0.3380
November 0.3340 0.3273 0.3309
December 0.3283 0.3256 0.3268