YEARLY HIGH
0.2902 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.2327 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2578 SCR

2012 INR to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the INR to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 2, valuing the pair at 0.2902. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 0.2327.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0575 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2715 to the December average rate of 0.2395, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2902 was up 2.11% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2842, 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 72,545 SCR
2011 Average 66,874 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 58,169 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,376.15 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2893
0.2343
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

INR 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 0.2710, compared to 0.2445 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0265 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2710
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2445

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0367 SCR (High: 0.2877 / Low: 0.2510). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0041 SCR (High: 0.2416 / Low: 0.2375).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0367
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0041

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0237 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0237

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.2848) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2713), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0135 (+4.97%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.2848
2011 Avg (February) 0.2713

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2877 0.2510 0.2715
February 0.2902 0.2805 0.2848
March 0.2856 0.2730 0.2801
April 0.2824 0.2625 0.2713
May 0.2706 0.2505 0.2602
June 0.2646 0.2473 0.2582
July 0.2720 0.2501 0.2626
August 0.2539 0.2335 0.2389
September 0.2477 0.2327 0.2392
October 0.2527 0.2421 0.2470
November 0.2453 0.2364 0.2396
December 0.2416 0.2375 0.2395