YEARLY HIGH
383.6118 STD
YEARLY LOW
337.1364 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
358.8273 STD

2012 INR to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the INR to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 383.6118. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 20, dropping to 337.1364.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 46.4754 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 371.1562 to the December average rate of 342.7658, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 383.6118 was down 8.68% compared to the 2011 peak of 420.0874, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 INR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 95,902,954 STD
2011 Average 94,756,291 STD
Yearly Trough Low 84,284,103 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,618,851.70 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

380.5310
339.3326
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

INR to STD 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 361.8290, compared to 355.8255 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.0034 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 361.8290
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 355.8255

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 33.8058 STD (High: 380.2783 / Low: 346.4725). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.1225 STD (High: 365.6170 / Low: 359.4945).

January Spread (Volatile) ±33.8058
August Spread (Stable) ±6.1225

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 13.4380 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -13.4380

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 377.0978) against the same month in 2011 (average: 396.6020), the exchange rate shifted by -19.5041 (-4.92%).

2012 Avg (February) 377.0978
2011 Avg (February) 396.6020

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 380.2783 346.4725 371.1562
February 383.6118 372.0309 377.0978
March 379.2874 359.3443 369.0680
April 367.2543 352.4076 360.6636
May 354.8131 340.6270 348.5580
June 351.7815 337.1364 344.4301
July 363.2389 349.5711 357.8938
August 365.6170 359.4945 362.6297
September 368.6191 351.0480 360.7477
October 374.5319 350.6768 362.1771
November 354.8999 337.8287 348.7391
December 348.6762 338.4605 342.7658