YEARLY HIGH
0.0767 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.0672 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0729 CAD

2012 SCR to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SCR to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 9, valuing the pair at 0.0767. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 19, dropping to 0.0672.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0095 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0731 to the December average rate of 0.0757, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.54% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0767 was down 9.41% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0847, 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 384 CAD
2011 Average 397 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 336 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 47.62 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0766
0.0691
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR to CAD 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 0.0714, compared to 0.0745 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0031 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0714
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0745

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0062 CAD (High: 0.0767 / Low: 0.0705). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 CAD (High: 0.0760 / Low: 0.0752).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0062
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0019 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0019

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 0.0759) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0804), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0044 (-5.49%).

2012 Avg (November) 0.0759
2011 Avg (November) 0.0804

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0767 0.0705 0.0731
February 0.0724 0.0697 0.0712
March 0.0727 0.0693 0.0705
April 0.0721 0.0687 0.0708
May 0.0730 0.0694 0.0714
June 0.0730 0.0697 0.0712
July 0.0724 0.0672 0.0697
August 0.0763 0.0712 0.0749
September 0.0761 0.0745 0.0752
October 0.0765 0.0746 0.0753
November 0.0767 0.0753 0.0759
December 0.0760 0.0752 0.0757