YEARLY HIGH
1.8899 SCR
YEARLY LOW
1.4702 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6777 SCR

2012 NAD to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the NAD to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 1.8899. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 22, dropping to 1.4702.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4197 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7330 to the December average rate of 1.5173, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.8899 was down 0.08% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.8915, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,450 SCR
2011 Average 8,614 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 7,351 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,098.58 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.8914
1.4565
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NAD 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 1.7779, compared to 1.5774 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7779
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5774

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.1865 SCR (High: 1.8290 / Low: 1.6424). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0517 SCR (High: 1.5219 / Low: 1.4702).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1865
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0517

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 0.1583 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1583

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 1.8552) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.7799), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0752 (+4.23%).

2012 Avg (March) 1.8552
2011 Avg (March) 1.7799

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8290 1.6424 1.7330
February 1.8622 1.7850 1.8289
March 1.8899 1.8086 1.8552
April 1.8716 1.7493 1.7932
May 1.8297 1.6670 1.7358
June 1.7784 1.6644 1.7211
July 1.8355 1.6648 1.7629
August 1.7051 1.5387 1.6046
September 1.5996 1.5449 1.5718
October 1.5674 1.4725 1.5153
November 1.5219 1.4702 1.4928
December 1.5545 1.4804 1.5173