YEARLY HIGH
0.0572 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.0468 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0530 GBP

2013 SCR to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SCR to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 13, valuing the pair at 0.0572. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.0468.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0104 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0481 to the December average rate of 0.0506, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0572 was up 16.33% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0491, 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 286 GBP
2012 Average 230 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 234 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 51.94 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0568
0.0473
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 0.0535, compared to 0.0525 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0535
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0525

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 0.0037 GBP (High: 0.0535 / Low: 0.0498). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 GBP (High: 0.0510 / Low: 0.0500).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0037
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0014 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0014

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 0.0560) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0448), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0111 (+24.84%).

2013 Avg (March) 0.0560
2012 Avg (March) 0.0448

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0495 0.0468 0.0481
February 0.0535 0.0498 0.0512
March 0.0572 0.0538 0.0560
April 0.0566 0.0549 0.0557
May 0.0561 0.0547 0.0555
June 0.0558 0.0537 0.0545
July 0.0564 0.0540 0.0550
August 0.0552 0.0530 0.0538
September 0.0539 0.0513 0.0524
October 0.0521 0.0508 0.0516
November 0.0524 0.0505 0.0515
December 0.0510 0.0500 0.0506