YEARLY HIGH
71.7670 CDF
YEARLY LOW
61.5642 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
67.1340 CDF

2012 SCR to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SCR to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 71.7670. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 22, dropping to 61.5642.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.2029 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 65.6829 to the December average rate of 70.6985, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 71.7670 was down 5.77% compared to the 2011 peak of 76.1623, 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 358,835 CDF
2011 Average 366,300 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 307,821 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 51,014.44 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

71.7898
62.6732
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR to CDF 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 64.9313, compared to 69.3367 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.4054 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 64.9313
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 69.3367

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was August, with a trading range of 5.8273 CDF (High: 71.2477 / Low: 65.4205). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9490 CDF (High: 71.0580 / Low: 70.1090).

August Spread (Volatile) ±5.8273
November Spread (Stable) ±0.9490

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 1.3192 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3192

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2012: 71.0301) against the same month in 2011 (average: 74.4150), the exchange rate shifted by -3.3849 (-4.55%).

2012 Avg (September) 71.0301
2011 Avg (September) 74.4150

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 68.1400 64.3680 65.6829
February 66.6536 63.8267 65.3558
March 66.7758 64.1461 65.0075
April 66.8188 63.7629 65.3077
May 66.1214 62.6547 64.7764
June 65.8746 62.2817 63.4572
July 65.8693 61.5642 63.4329
August 71.2477 65.4205 69.7318
September 71.7670 70.5363 71.0301
October 71.1897 70.1417 70.5749
November 71.0580 70.1090 70.5518
December 71.3456 70.0667 70.6985