YEARLY HIGH
0.2163 LTL
YEARLY LOW
0.1813 LTL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1960 LTL

2012 SCR to LTL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SCR to LTL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 10, valuing the pair at 0.2163. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 30, dropping to 0.1813.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0350 LTL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1929 to the December average rate of 0.2011, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2163 was up 1.27% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2136, 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 1,082 LTL
2011 Average 997 LTL
Yearly Trough Low 907 LTL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 175.14 LTL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2126
0.1831
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR to LTL 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 0.1889, compared to 0.2031 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0142 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1889
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2031

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0176 LTL (High: 0.2021 / Low: 0.1845). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0049 LTL (High: 0.2054 / Low: 0.2005).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0176
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0049

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0064 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0064

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 0.2102) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1966), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0135 (+6.89%).

2012 Avg (August) 0.2102
2011 Avg (August) 0.1966

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2021 0.1845 0.1929
February 0.1901 0.1819 0.1864
March 0.1916 0.1813 0.1855
April 0.1907 0.1814 0.1871
May 0.1948 0.1845 0.1907
June 0.1960 0.1876 0.1908
July 0.2026 0.1875 0.1933
August 0.2163 0.1997 0.2102
September 0.2120 0.2025 0.2063
October 0.2054 0.2005 0.2030
November 0.2082 0.2019 0.2050
December 0.2044 0.1988 0.2011