YEARLY HIGH
79.9015 CDF
YEARLY LOW
70.0709 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
76.4008 CDF

2013 SCR to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SCR to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 21, valuing the pair at 79.9015. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 70.0709.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.8306 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 70.7942 to the December average rate of 76.5492, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 79.9015 was up 11.33% compared to the 2012 peak of 71.7670, 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 399,508 CDF
2012 Average 335,694 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 350,355 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 49,153.06 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

79.3646
70.0150
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 76.0569, compared to 76.7448 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6878 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 76.0569
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 76.7448

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 5.3834 CDF (High: 79.9015 / Low: 74.5182). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8895 CDF (High: 76.9684 / Low: 76.0789).

March Spread (Volatile) ±5.3834
December Spread (Stable) ±0.8895

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.8091 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8091

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 78.1778) against the same month in 2012 (average: 65.0075), the exchange rate shifted by +13.1703 (+20.26%).

2013 Avg (March) 78.1778
2012 Avg (March) 65.0075

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 72.0779 70.0709 70.7942
February 74.5869 72.0429 72.8810
March 79.9015 74.5182 78.1778
April 78.9110 77.9055 78.5854
May 79.0747 77.4825 78.1585
June 78.1479 77.0578 77.7447
July 77.7860 76.0074 76.9356
August 77.4353 76.1145 76.7279
September 77.5325 76.0995 76.8879
October 77.1992 75.8798 76.7220
November 77.2538 75.5149 76.6461
December 76.9684 76.0789 76.5492