YEARLY HIGH
0.0755 AUD
YEARLY LOW
0.0640 AUD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0705 AUD

2012 SCR to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SCR to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 8, valuing the pair at 0.0755. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 19, dropping to 0.0640.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0115 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0693 to the December average rate of 0.0730, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0755 was down 10.35% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0842, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 377 AUD
2011 Average 389 AUD
Yearly Trough Low 320 AUD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 57.48 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0749
0.0659
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR to AUD 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 0.0687, compared to 0.0722 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0035 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0687
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0722

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0076 AUD (High: 0.0737 / Low: 0.0660). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 AUD (High: 0.0738 / Low: 0.0727).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0076
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0027 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0027

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2012: 0.0742) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0786), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0045 (-5.69%).

2012 Avg (October) 0.0742
2011 Avg (October) 0.0786

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0737 0.0660 0.0693
February 0.0681 0.0653 0.0666
March 0.0690 0.0662 0.0673
April 0.0705 0.0672 0.0688
May 0.0732 0.0684 0.0709
June 0.0718 0.0671 0.0694
July 0.0692 0.0640 0.0668
August 0.0743 0.0676 0.0720
September 0.0754 0.0730 0.0739
October 0.0755 0.0731 0.0742
November 0.0738 0.0727 0.0732
December 0.0737 0.0724 0.0730