2012 SCR to STD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SCR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |