YEARLY HIGH
33.4053 SOS
YEARLY LOW
28.1440 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
30.4351 SOS

2012 INR to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the INR to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 33.4053. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 28, dropping to 28.1440.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.2614 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 31.8472 to the December average rate of 29.5128, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 33.4053 was down 9.95% compared to the 2011 peak of 37.0962, 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 8,351,332 SOS
2011 Average 8,679,140 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 7,035,995 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,315,337.68 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

33.4424
28.5191
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

INR to SOS 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 31.2178, compared to 29.6523 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.5655 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 31.2178
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 29.6523

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 2.2546 SOS (High: 32.9452 / Low: 30.6906). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5600 SOS (High: 29.5384 / Low: 28.9784).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.2546
August Spread (Stable) ±0.5600

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.6265 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.6265

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 33.0322) against the same month in 2011 (average: 35.2649), the exchange rate shifted by -2.2327 (-6.33%).

2012 Avg (February) 33.0322
2011 Avg (February) 35.2649

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 32.9452 30.6906 31.8472
February 33.4053 32.7307 33.0322
March 32.9363 31.7488 32.2980
April 32.1567 30.6856 31.4134
May 30.9102 28.9178 29.7869
June 29.3257 28.1440 28.9294
July 29.8697 28.7998 29.2931
August 29.5384 28.9784 29.2570
September 30.8064 28.9660 29.8429
October 31.2432 29.8338 30.5473
November 30.0622 28.9379 29.4606
December 29.9219 29.2135 29.5128