YEARLY HIGH
8.7669 JPY
YEARLY LOW
6.5917 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.0924 JPY

2013 SCR to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SCR to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 17, valuing the pair at 8.7669. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 6.5917.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.1752 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.8493 to the December average rate of 8.5901, the exchange rate registered a net change of 25.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 8.7669 was up 33.03% compared to the 2012 peak of 6.5899, 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 43,835 JPY
2012 Average 29,133 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 32,959 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,875.96 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

8.7642
6.6752
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR to JPY 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 7.8983, compared to 8.2866 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3883 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.8983
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.2866

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 0.6883 JPY (High: 8.2325 / Low: 7.5441). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1760 JPY (High: 8.2074 / Low: 8.0314).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.6883
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1760

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.3412 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3412

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 8.5704) against the same month in 2012 (average: 5.6384), the exchange rate shifted by +2.9321 (+52.00%).

2013 Avg (May) 8.5704
2012 Avg (May) 5.6384

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.1582 6.5917 6.8493
February 7.4934 7.2585 7.3771
March 8.2325 7.5441 8.0065
April 8.5355 7.9612 8.3572
May 8.7669 8.2930 8.5704
June 8.5216 7.9512 8.2292
July 8.4996 8.1609 8.3224
August 8.2682 8.0367 8.1549
September 8.3316 8.1343 8.2383
October 8.2074 8.0314 8.1138
November 8.4766 8.1557 8.2999
December 8.7221 8.4515 8.5901