YEARLY HIGH
126.0438 SOS
YEARLY LOW
108.3285 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
118.3098 SOS

2012 SCR to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SCR to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 10, valuing the pair at 126.0438. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 18, dropping to 108.3285.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 17.7154 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 117.3750 to the December average rate of 123.2093, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 126.0438 was down 7.18% compared to the 2011 peak of 135.7921, 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 630,219 SOS
2011 Average 648,716 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 541,642 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 88,576.79 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

126.0558
110.3019
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR to SOS 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 115.1713, compared to 121.4482 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.2769 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 115.1713
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 121.4482

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was August, with a trading range of 9.5678 SOS (High: 125.3680 / Low: 115.8001). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4754 SOS (High: 123.8748 / Low: 122.3994).

August Spread (Volatile) ±9.5678
November Spread (Stable) ±1.4754

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 2.4321 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.4321

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2012: 124.7429) against the same month in 2011 (average: 132.0875), the exchange rate shifted by -7.3446 (-5.56%).

2012 Avg (September) 124.7429
2011 Avg (September) 132.0875

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 122.7135 114.4257 117.3750
February 117.7744 113.4052 116.0154
March 119.0439 113.8840 115.3345
April 117.5441 113.3429 115.7900
May 117.5752 111.2859 114.4727
June 115.1594 110.5789 112.0406
July 115.7140 108.3285 111.6147
August 125.3680 115.8001 122.5427
September 126.0438 123.8799 124.7429
October 124.8305 122.0849 123.6458
November 123.8748 122.3994 122.9339
December 124.1162 122.2310 123.2093