YEARLY HIGH
0.1813 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.1481 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1579 SCR

2013 LRD to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LRD to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.1813. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 11, dropping to 0.1481.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0332 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1759 to the December average rate of 0.1493, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.1813 was down 10.04% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.2015, 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 906 SCR
2012 Average 931 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 741 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 165.82 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.1786
0.1466
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 0.1629, compared to 0.1529 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0100 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1629
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1529

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 0.0098 SCR (High: 0.1661 / Low: 0.1563). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0021 SCR (High: 0.1502 / Low: 0.1481).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0098
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0021

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0104 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0104

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.1759) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.1910), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0151 (-7.90%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.1759
2012 Avg (January) 0.1910

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1813 0.1718 0.1759
February 0.1723 0.1655 0.1698
March 0.1661 0.1563 0.1593
April 0.1585 0.1562 0.1572
May 0.1595 0.1549 0.1575
June 0.1595 0.1544 0.1576
July 0.1619 0.1572 0.1595
August 0.1592 0.1533 0.1552
September 0.1564 0.1513 0.1532
October 0.1533 0.1487 0.1504
November 0.1513 0.1481 0.1496
December 0.1502 0.1481 0.1493