YEARLY HIGH
0.0626 EUR
YEARLY LOW
0.0526 EUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0568 EUR

2012 SCR to EUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SCR to EUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 12, valuing the pair at 0.0626. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 1, dropping to 0.0526.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0100 EUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0559 to the December average rate of 0.0582, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0626 was up 0.71% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0621, 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 313 EUR
2011 Average 289 EUR
Yearly Trough Low 263 EUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 50.20 EUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0616
0.0530
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR to EUR 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 0.0547, compared to 0.0588 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0041 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0547
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0588

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0051 EUR (High: 0.0584 / Low: 0.0534). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 EUR (High: 0.0595 / Low: 0.0580).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0051
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0019 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0019

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 0.0609) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0569), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0039 (+6.90%).

2012 Avg (August) 0.0609
2011 Avg (August) 0.0569

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0584 0.0534 0.0559
February 0.0549 0.0526 0.0539
March 0.0554 0.0526 0.0537
April 0.0552 0.0526 0.0542
May 0.0566 0.0535 0.0553
June 0.0568 0.0543 0.0552
July 0.0587 0.0544 0.0560
August 0.0626 0.0579 0.0609
September 0.0614 0.0586 0.0597
October 0.0595 0.0580 0.0588
November 0.0603 0.0585 0.0594
December 0.0592 0.0576 0.0582