YEARLY HIGH
3.5045 SCR
YEARLY LOW
3.0975 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.2224 SCR

2013 SAR to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SAR to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 3.5045. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 21, dropping to 3.0975.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4070 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.4705 to the December average rate of 3.2159, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 3.5045 was down 12.48% compared to the 2012 peak of 4.0043, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 17,522 SCR
2012 Average 18,303 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 15,487 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,034.92 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

3.5052
3.0892
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 3.2368, compared to 3.2080 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0288 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.2368
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.2080

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 0.2004 SCR (High: 3.2979 / Low: 3.0975). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0285 SCR (High: 3.2151 / Low: 3.1867).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2004
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0285

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.2069 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2069

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 3.4705) against the same month in 2012 (average: 3.7019), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2313 (-6.25%).

2013 Avg (January) 3.4705
2012 Avg (January) 3.7019

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.5045 3.4056 3.4705
February 3.4084 3.2885 3.3652
March 3.2979 3.0975 3.1584
April 3.1458 3.0991 3.1239
May 3.1708 3.1191 3.1416
June 3.1805 3.1439 3.1612
July 3.2202 3.1628 3.1939
August 3.2151 3.1867 3.1995
September 3.2347 3.1879 3.2088
October 3.2452 3.1996 3.2153
November 3.2503 3.1980 3.2148
December 3.2328 3.2018 3.2159