YEARLY HIGH
1567.1762 STD
YEARLY LOW
1287.6994 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1396.3891 STD

2012 SCR to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SCR to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 10, valuing the pair at 1567.1762. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 2, dropping to 1287.6994.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 279.4767 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1367.9305 to the December average rate of 1430.9402, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1567.1762 was up 3.00% compared to the 2011 peak of 1521.5159, 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 7,835,881 STD
2011 Average 7,085,946 STD
Yearly Trough Low 6,438,497 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,397,383.69 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1538.9719
1297.8037
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR to STD 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 1335.5848, compared to 1457.1935 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 121.6087 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1335.5848
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1457.1935

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 122.5733 STD (High: 1430.7935 / Low: 1308.2202). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 36.6356 STD (High: 1451.2632 / Low: 1414.6275).

July Spread (Volatile) ±122.5733
December Spread (Stable) ±36.6356

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 43.4989 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -43.4989

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2012: 1508.4497) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1428.2013), the exchange rate shifted by +80.2484 (+5.62%).

2012 Avg (September) 1508.4497
2011 Avg (September) 1428.2013

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1433.3720 1314.7849 1367.9305
February 1351.1406 1292.6538 1324.4316
March 1373.0928 1287.6994 1317.9010
April 1359.3771 1287.6994 1329.5009
May 1380.3763 1303.6047 1339.7022
June 1392.7079 1302.6797 1334.0423
July 1430.7935 1308.2202 1363.7511
August 1554.7715 1436.5692 1518.8746
September 1567.1762 1465.9873 1508.4497
October 1505.2269 1435.1812 1465.9185
November 1477.4463 1429.0152 1455.2266
December 1451.2632 1414.6275 1430.9402