YEARLY HIGH
23.5508 SCR
YEARLY LOW
20.3530 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
21.7525 SCR

2012 GBP to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GBP to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 19, valuing the pair at 23.5508. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 10, dropping to 20.3530.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.1978 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 21.5351 to the December average rate of 21.1207, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.92% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 23.5508 was up 8.61% compared to the 2011 peak of 21.6839, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 117,754 SCR
2011 Average 99,824 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 101,765 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,988.93 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

22.8662
20.6609
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GBP 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 22.2327, compared to 21.2723 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.9604 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 22.2327
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 21.2723

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 1.8022 SCR (High: 23.5508 / Low: 21.7486). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3305 SCR (High: 21.3003 / Low: 20.9699).

July Spread (Volatile) ±1.8022
December Spread (Stable) ±0.3305

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 1.8377 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.8377

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 22.6824) against the same month in 2011 (average: 19.7485), the exchange rate shifted by +2.9339 (+14.86%).

2012 Avg (July) 22.6824
2011 Avg (July) 19.7485

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 22.3248 20.6764 21.5351
February 22.5775 21.6405 22.1451
March 22.8050 21.6351 22.3074
April 23.1441 22.0034 22.4506
May 23.2235 22.0327 22.5081
June 22.9440 21.8983 22.4499
July 23.5508 21.7486 22.6824
August 21.9470 20.3530 20.8447
September 21.2179 20.5690 20.9583
October 21.2424 20.8435 21.0696
November 21.2739 20.7416 20.9583
December 21.3003 20.9699 21.1207