YEARLY HIGH
0.0573 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.0495 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0545 XDR

2013 SCR to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SCR to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 21, valuing the pair at 0.0573. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.0495.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0078 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0500 to the December average rate of 0.0539, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0573 was up 12.30% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0511, 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 287 XDR
2012 Average 238 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 247 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 39.25 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0574
0.0494
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 0.0545, compared to 0.0545 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0545
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0545

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 0.0037 XDR (High: 0.0573 / Low: 0.0536). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 XDR (High: 0.0541 / Low: 0.0537).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0037
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 0.0562) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0460), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0101 (+22.01%).

2013 Avg (March) 0.0562
2012 Avg (March) 0.0460

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0508 0.0495 0.0500
February 0.0536 0.0509 0.0519
March 0.0573 0.0536 0.0562
April 0.0572 0.0562 0.0567
May 0.0572 0.0562 0.0566
June 0.0565 0.0552 0.0557
July 0.0564 0.0548 0.0555
August 0.0553 0.0544 0.0549
September 0.0552 0.0541 0.0546
October 0.0542 0.0533 0.0539
November 0.0547 0.0536 0.0542
December 0.0541 0.0537 0.0539