YEARLY HIGH
1.8873 SCR
YEARLY LOW
1.4717 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6775 SCR

2012 SZL to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SZL to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 1.8873. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 22, dropping to 1.4717.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4156 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7336 to the December average rate of 1.5176, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.8873 was down 0.40% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.8948, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SZL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 9,437 SCR
2011 Average 8,631 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 7,359 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,077.84 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.8902
1.4569
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL to SCR 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 1.7780, compared to 1.5770 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7780
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5770

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.1850 SCR (High: 1.8284 / Low: 1.6435). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0507 SCR (High: 1.5225 / Low: 1.4717).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1850
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0507

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.1578 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1578

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 1.8541) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.7783), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0759 (+4.27%).

2012 Avg (March) 1.8541
2011 Avg (March) 1.7783

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8284 1.6435 1.7336
February 1.8564 1.7868 1.8295
March 1.8873 1.8079 1.8541
April 1.8684 1.7506 1.7939
May 1.8325 1.6681 1.7350
June 1.7806 1.6613 1.7221
July 1.8349 1.6649 1.7621
August 1.7060 1.5370 1.6043
September 1.5971 1.5414 1.5700
October 1.5664 1.4725 1.5147
November 1.5225 1.4717 1.4930
December 1.5520 1.4820 1.5176