YEARLY HIGH
0.0508 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.0428 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0466 SCR

2012 MRO to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MRO to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 1, valuing the pair at 0.0508. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 10, dropping to 0.0428.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0080 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0481 to the December average rate of 0.0438, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0508 was up 5.08% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0484, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 254 SCR
2011 Average 223 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 214 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 40.09 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0501
0.0426
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MRO 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 0.0485, compared to 0.0446 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0038 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0485
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0446

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was August, with a trading range of 0.0038 SCR (High: 0.0466 / Low: 0.0428). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 SCR (High: 0.0443 / Low: 0.0438).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0038
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0051 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0051

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 0.0495) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0450), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0045 (+9.99%).

2012 Avg (June) 0.0495
2011 Avg (June) 0.0450

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0491 0.0465 0.0481
February 0.0493 0.0470 0.0482
March 0.0490 0.0467 0.0482
April 0.0497 0.0474 0.0484
May 0.0504 0.0475 0.0486
June 0.0508 0.0482 0.0495
July 0.0506 0.0469 0.0492
August 0.0466 0.0428 0.0440
September 0.0436 0.0428 0.0432
October 0.0441 0.0432 0.0436
November 0.0443 0.0438 0.0441
December 0.0443 0.0434 0.0438