YEARLY HIGH
0.8662 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.8052 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8396 XDR

2012 EUR to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the EUR to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 0.8662. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 0.8052.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0610 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8407 to the December average rate of 0.8527, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.8662 was down 5.68% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.9184, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,331 XDR
2011 Average 4,408 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 4,026 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 305.13 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.8613
0.8117
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EUR to XDR 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 0.8448, compared to 0.8345 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0103 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8448
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8345

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0337 XDR (High: 0.8531 / Low: 0.8193). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0107 XDR (High: 0.8480 / Low: 0.8373).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0337
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0107

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0169 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0169

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.8544) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.8733), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0189 (-2.17%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.8544
2011 Avg (February) 0.8733

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8531 0.8288 0.8407
February 0.8662 0.8469 0.8544
March 0.8648 0.8507 0.8571
April 0.8617 0.8486 0.8532
May 0.8531 0.8193 0.8362
June 0.8356 0.8203 0.8273
July 0.8341 0.8052 0.8159
August 0.8266 0.8082 0.8198
September 0.8472 0.8256 0.8373
October 0.8480 0.8373 0.8423
November 0.8477 0.8327 0.8388
December 0.8601 0.8440 0.8527