YEARLY HIGH
173.7375 MGA
YEARLY LOW
143.9914 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
159.8895 MGA

2012 SCR to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SCR to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 13, valuing the pair at 173.7375. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 3, dropping to 143.9914.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 29.7461 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 160.0345 to the December average rate of 172.5311, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 173.7375 was down 0.32% compared to the 2011 peak of 174.2944, 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 868,688 MGA
2011 Average 811,712 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 719,957 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 148,730.47 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

175.0305
145.0373
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR to MGA 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 152.1272, compared to 167.6518 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 15.5246 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 152.1272
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 167.6518

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 13.9413 MGA (High: 168.0972 / Low: 154.1559). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.4427 MGA (High: 173.5125 / Low: 171.0698).

January Spread (Volatile) ±13.9413
December Spread (Stable) ±2.4427

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 5.0050 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.0050

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 169.7273) against the same month in 2011 (average: 159.8801), the exchange rate shifted by +9.8472 (+6.16%).

2012 Avg (August) 169.7273
2011 Avg (August) 159.8801

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 168.0972 154.1559 160.0345
February 157.6348 151.5758 155.0294
March 157.7598 147.9292 152.0432
April 153.1177 146.2989 149.9438
May 149.9372 144.3468 147.5368
June 151.8312 143.9914 148.1753
July 162.5445 150.4595 154.9573
August 173.7375 160.8382 169.7273
September 173.5977 167.9204 170.4688
October 169.2243 166.5072 167.6499
November 172.0684 167.7594 170.5764
December 173.5125 171.0698 172.5311