2012 SCR to LRD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 SCR to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the SCR to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 16, valuing the pair at 5.7436. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 19, dropping to 4.9625.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7811 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.2372 to the December average rate of 5.5836, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 5.7436 was down 4.55% compared to the 2011 peak of 6.0173, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SCR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
SCR to LRD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 5.2248, compared to 5.5276 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3029 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was August, with a trading range of 0.3889 LRD (High: 5.7016 / Low: 5.3127). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1190 LRD (High: 5.6442 / Low: 5.5253).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween July and September, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0923 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2012: 5.6725) against the same month in 2011 (average: 5.8376), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1651 (-2.83%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.3995 | 5.1346 | 5.2372 |
| February | 5.3014 | 5.1324 | 5.2281 |
| March | 5.3649 | 5.1499 | 5.2131 |
| April | 5.3446 | 5.1055 | 5.2582 |
| May | 5.3430 | 5.0853 | 5.2509 |
| June | 5.2972 | 5.0509 | 5.1613 |
| July | 5.3242 | 4.9625 | 5.1328 |
| August | 5.7016 | 5.3127 | 5.5857 |
| September | 5.7436 | 5.5912 | 5.6725 |
| October | 5.6923 | 5.4738 | 5.5803 |
| November | 5.6812 | 5.4944 | 5.6109 |
| December | 5.6442 | 5.5253 | 5.5836 |