YEARLY HIGH
0.0511 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.0442 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0476 XDR

2012 SCR to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SCR to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 11, valuing the pair at 0.0511. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 19, dropping to 0.0442.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0068 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0469 to the December average rate of 0.0497, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0511 was down 4.32% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0534, 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 255 XDR
2011 Average 255 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 221 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 34.19 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0504
0.0452
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR to XDR 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 0.0462, compared to 0.0491 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0029 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0462
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0491

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was August, with a trading range of 0.0040 XDR (High: 0.0511 / Low: 0.0471). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 XDR (High: 0.0500 / Low: 0.0495).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0040
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 0.0499) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0508), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0009 (-1.87%).

2012 Avg (August) 0.0499
2011 Avg (August) 0.0508

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0489 0.0455 0.0469
February 0.0469 0.0451 0.0461
March 0.0475 0.0453 0.0460
April 0.0470 0.0451 0.0462
May 0.0470 0.0451 0.0462
June 0.0468 0.0449 0.0457
July 0.0475 0.0442 0.0457
August 0.0511 0.0471 0.0499
September 0.0508 0.0496 0.0500
October 0.0499 0.0492 0.0495
November 0.0502 0.0493 0.0498
December 0.0500 0.0495 0.0497