YEARLY HIGH
7.5090 SCR
YEARLY LOW
6.4440 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.8643 SCR

2012 BBD to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BBD to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 22, valuing the pair at 7.5090. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 6.4440.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0649 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.9413 to the December average rate of 6.5457, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 7.5090 was up 8.55% compared to the 2011 peak of 6.9174, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 37,545 SCR
2011 Average 31,129 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 32,220 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,324.66 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

7.3469
6.4291
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 7.0499, compared to 6.6788 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3711 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.0499
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.6788

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was August, with a trading range of 0.5440 SCR (High: 7.0428 / Low: 6.4988). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0392 SCR (High: 6.5683 / Low: 6.5291).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.5440
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0392

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.6380 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6380

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 7.2704) against the same month in 2011 (average: 6.1140), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1564 (+18.91%).

2012 Avg (July) 7.2704
2011 Avg (July) 6.1140

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.1007 6.6619 6.9413
February 7.1642 6.9041 7.0047
March 7.1400 6.8300 7.0483
April 7.1721 6.8901 7.0126
May 7.3010 6.9196 7.0696
June 7.3545 7.0531 7.2231
July 7.5090 7.0198 7.2704
August 7.0428 6.4988 6.6324
September 6.5461 6.4440 6.5056
October 6.5983 6.5014 6.5529
November 6.5962 6.5238 6.5656
December 6.5683 6.5291 6.5457