YEARLY HIGH
0.0491 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.0425 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0460 GBP

2012 SCR to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SCR to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 10, valuing the pair at 0.0491. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 19, dropping to 0.0425.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0067 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0465 to the December average rate of 0.0473, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0491 was down 7.26% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0530, 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 246 GBP
2011 Average 251 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 212 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 33.36 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0484
0.0437
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR to GBP 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 0.0450, compared to 0.0471 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0021 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0450
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0471

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0036 GBP (High: 0.0484 / Low: 0.0448). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 GBP (High: 0.0477 / Low: 0.0469).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0036
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0013 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 0.0480) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0499), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0019 (-3.78%).

2012 Avg (August) 0.0480
2011 Avg (August) 0.0499

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0484 0.0448 0.0465
February 0.0462 0.0443 0.0452
March 0.0462 0.0438 0.0448
April 0.0454 0.0432 0.0445
May 0.0454 0.0431 0.0444
June 0.0457 0.0436 0.0446
July 0.0460 0.0425 0.0441
August 0.0491 0.0456 0.0480
September 0.0486 0.0471 0.0477
October 0.0480 0.0471 0.0475
November 0.0482 0.0470 0.0477
December 0.0477 0.0469 0.0473