YEARLY HIGH
0.4037 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.3151 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3578 SCR

2013 GMD to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the GMD to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.4037. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 8, dropping to 0.3151.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0886 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3895 to the December average rate of 0.3180, the exchange rate registered a net change of -18.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.4037 was down 18.17% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.4933, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,018 SCR
2012 Average 2,212 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 1,576 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 442.91 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.3967
0.3109
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 0.3597, compared to 0.3560 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0038 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3597
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3560

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was November, with a trading range of 0.0577 SCR (High: 0.3738 / Low: 0.3160). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0069 SCR (High: 0.3722 / Low: 0.3653).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0577
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0069

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0327 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0327

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.3895) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.4683), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0787 (-16.81%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.3895
2012 Avg (January) 0.4683

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4037 0.3757 0.3895
February 0.3858 0.3681 0.3783
March 0.3712 0.3449 0.3559
April 0.3572 0.3488 0.3538
May 0.3605 0.3354 0.3524
June 0.3487 0.3232 0.3285
July 0.3711 0.3305 0.3641
August 0.3696 0.3431 0.3651
September 0.3722 0.3653 0.3689
October 0.3736 0.3648 0.3689
November 0.3738 0.3160 0.3507
December 0.3221 0.3151 0.3180