YEARLY HIGH
5.5157 SCR
YEARLY LOW
4.6226 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.1118 SCR

2012 LTL to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LTL to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 30, valuing the pair at 5.5157. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 10, dropping to 4.6226.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8931 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.1886 to the December average rate of 4.9738, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 5.5157 was up 2.76% compared to the 2011 peak of 5.3674, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 27,578 SCR
2011 Average 25,085 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 23,113 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,465.39 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

5.4544
4.6987
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL 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 5.2962, compared to 4.9273 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3689 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.2962
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.9273

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.4709 SCR (High: 5.4197 / Low: 4.9488). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1188 SCR (High: 4.9871 / Low: 4.8683).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.4709
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1188

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 0.4152 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4152

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 5.3914) against the same month in 2011 (average: 4.9910), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4004 (+8.02%).

2012 Avg (March) 5.3914
2011 Avg (March) 4.9910

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.4197 4.9488 5.1886
February 5.4976 5.2609 5.3654
March 5.5157 5.2196 5.3914
April 5.5115 5.2432 5.3463
May 5.4202 5.1341 5.2447
June 5.3318 5.1033 5.2408
July 5.3326 4.9363 5.1769
August 5.0071 4.6226 4.7616
September 4.9388 4.7180 4.8478
October 4.9871 4.8683 4.9256
November 4.9529 4.8035 4.8783
December 5.0310 4.8913 4.9738