2012 GBP to SCR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GBP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |