YEARLY HIGH
0.2015 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.1741 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1863 SCR

2012 LRD to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LRD to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 19, valuing the pair at 0.2015. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 16, dropping to 0.1741.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0274 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1910 to the December average rate of 0.1791, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2015 was up 5.01% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1919, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,008 SCR
2011 Average 864 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 871 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 137.02 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1968
0.1744
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 0.1914, compared to 0.1812 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0103 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1914
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1812

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0137 SCR (High: 0.2015 / Low: 0.1878). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0038 SCR (High: 0.1810 / Low: 0.1772).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0137
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0038

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0158 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0158

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 0.1949) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1686), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0263 (+15.62%).

2012 Avg (July) 0.1949
2011 Avg (July) 0.1686

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1948 0.1852 0.1910
February 0.1948 0.1886 0.1913
March 0.1942 0.1864 0.1918
April 0.1959 0.1871 0.1902
May 0.1966 0.1872 0.1905
June 0.1980 0.1888 0.1938
July 0.2015 0.1878 0.1949
August 0.1882 0.1754 0.1791
September 0.1789 0.1741 0.1763
October 0.1827 0.1757 0.1792
November 0.1820 0.1760 0.1782
December 0.1810 0.1772 0.1791