YEARLY HIGH
0.6795 LSL
YEARLY LOW
0.5291 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5996 LSL

2012 SCR to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SCR to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 22, valuing the pair at 0.6795. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 0.5291.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1504 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5776 to the December average rate of 0.6589, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.6795 was up 2.37% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.6637, 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 3,397 LSL
2011 Average 2,906 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 2,646 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 751.82 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.6830
0.5261
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR to LSL 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 0.5631, compared to 0.6361 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0730 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5631
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6361

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was August, with a trading range of 0.0651 LSL (High: 0.6507 / Low: 0.5856). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0215 LSL (High: 0.5597 / Low: 0.5382).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0651
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0215

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0309 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0309

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 0.6699) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.6381), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0318 (+4.98%).

2012 Avg (November) 0.6699
2011 Avg (November) 0.6381

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6084 0.5469 0.5776
February 0.5597 0.5382 0.5466
March 0.5530 0.5291 0.5392
April 0.5714 0.5352 0.5579
May 0.5993 0.5458 0.5769
June 0.6009 0.5614 0.5806
July 0.5995 0.5451 0.5678
August 0.6507 0.5856 0.6239
September 0.6487 0.6261 0.6361
October 0.6791 0.6384 0.6602
November 0.6795 0.6569 0.6699
December 0.6747 0.6433 0.6589