YEARLY HIGH
23.7637 SCR
YEARLY LOW
20.5773 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
21.7666 SCR

2012 GIP to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GIP to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 19, valuing the pair at 23.7637. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 14, dropping to 20.5773.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.1864 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 21.5366 to the December average rate of 21.0203, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 23.7637 was up 9.57% compared to the 2011 peak of 21.6878, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 118,818 SCR
2011 Average 99,795 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 102,887 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,931.92 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

23.1215
20.6720
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GIP 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 22.2315, compared to 21.3017 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.9298 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 22.2315
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 21.3017

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 1.6714 SCR (High: 23.7637 / Low: 22.0923). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2202 SCR (High: 21.1487 / Low: 20.9284).

July Spread (Volatile) ±1.6714
December Spread (Stable) ±0.2202

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 1.8981 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.8981

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 22.9173) against the same month in 2011 (average: 19.7209), the exchange rate shifted by +3.1964 (+16.21%).

2012 Avg (July) 22.9173
2011 Avg (July) 19.7209

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 22.3227 20.6681 21.5366
February 22.5697 21.6370 22.1523
March 22.7268 21.6062 22.3081
April 23.1469 22.0160 22.4465
May 23.2191 22.0500 22.5098
June 22.9449 21.9069 22.4358
July 23.7637 22.0923 22.9173
August 22.1963 20.5773 21.0192
September 21.0631 20.6145 20.8761
October 21.1638 20.8097 21.0046
November 21.1601 20.7994 20.9729
December 21.1487 20.9284 21.0203