YEARLY HIGH
0.8711 NAD
YEARLY LOW
0.6450 NAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7992 NAD

2013 SCR to NAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SCR to NAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.8711. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.6450.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2261 NAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6736 to the December average rate of 0.8597, the exchange rate registered a net change of 27.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.8711 was up 28.07% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.6802, 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 4,356 NAD
2012 Average 2,999 NAD
Yearly Trough Low 3,225 NAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,130.65 NAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.8783
0.6550
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR to NAD 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 0.7611, compared to 0.8372 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0760 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7611
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8372

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0851 NAD (High: 0.8482 / Low: 0.7632). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0264 NAD (High: 0.7883 / Low: 0.7619).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0851
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0264

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0165 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0165

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 0.8597) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.6592), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2005 (+30.41%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.8597
2012 Avg (December) 0.6592

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7060 0.6450 0.6736
February 0.7249 0.6924 0.7045
March 0.8020 0.7307 0.7758
April 0.7883 0.7619 0.7772
May 0.8482 0.7632 0.7908
June 0.8632 0.8295 0.8450
July 0.8528 0.8111 0.8284
August 0.8661 0.8181 0.8384
September 0.8607 0.8053 0.8296
October 0.8351 0.8028 0.8212
November 0.8651 0.8339 0.8457
December 0.8711 0.8438 0.8597