YEARLY HIGH
4.2378 BTN
YEARLY LOW
3.4134 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.8439 BTN

2012 SCR to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SCR to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 25, valuing the pair at 4.2378. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 22, dropping to 3.4134.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8244 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.6910 to the December average rate of 4.1754, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 4.2378 was up 3.73% compared to the 2011 peak of 4.0854, 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 21,189 BTN
2011 Average 18,723 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 17,067 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,122.05 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

4.2412
3.4505
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR to BTN 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 3.6977, compared to 3.9901 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2923 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.6977
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.9901

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.5112 BTN (High: 3.9838 / Low: 3.4726). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0666 BTN (High: 4.2111 / Low: 4.1445).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.5112
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0666

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1967 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1967

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 4.1747) against the same month in 2011 (average: 3.9757), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1990 (+5.01%).

2012 Avg (November) 4.1747
2011 Avg (November) 3.9757

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.9838 3.4726 3.6910
February 3.5904 3.4457 3.5164
March 3.6689 3.4958 3.5721
April 3.8067 3.5415 3.6860
May 3.9952 3.6992 3.8457
June 4.0450 3.7904 3.8751
July 3.8820 3.4134 3.6784
August 3.9646 3.6489 3.8803
September 4.1852 3.8211 3.9895
October 4.1316 3.7955 4.0422
November 4.2378 4.0776 4.1747
December 4.2111 4.1445 4.1754