2013 SCR to USD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 SCR to USD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the SCR to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 21, valuing the pair at 0.0861. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.0761.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0100 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0768 to the December average rate of 0.0829, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0861 was up 10.94% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0776, 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 2013.
SCR to USD 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 0.0825, compared to 0.0831 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0006 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 0.0052 USD (High: 0.0861 / Low: 0.0808). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 USD (High: 0.0837 / Low: 0.0829).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 0.0845) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0710), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0135 (+19.03%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0.0783 | 0.0761 | 0.0768 |
| February | 0.0811 | 0.0782 | 0.0792 |
| March | 0.0861 | 0.0808 | 0.0845 |
| April | 0.0860 | 0.0848 | 0.0854 |
| May | 0.0855 | 0.0841 | 0.0849 |
| June | 0.0848 | 0.0838 | 0.0843 |
| July | 0.0843 | 0.0828 | 0.0835 |
| August | 0.0837 | 0.0829 | 0.0833 |
| September | 0.0836 | 0.0824 | 0.0831 |
| October | 0.0833 | 0.0822 | 0.0829 |
| November | 0.0834 | 0.0820 | 0.0829 |
| December | 0.0833 | 0.0825 | 0.0829 |