YEARLY HIGH
15.0180 SCR
YEARLY LOW
12.8881 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.7287 SCR

2012 BMD to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BMD to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 22, valuing the pair at 15.0180. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 12.8881.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.1299 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.8825 to the December average rate of 13.0913, 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 15.0180 was up 8.55% compared to the 2011 peak of 13.8348, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 75,090 SCR
2011 Average 62,257 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 64,440 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,649.31 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

14.6939
12.8582
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BMD 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 14.0998, compared to 13.3575 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7423 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.0998
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.3575

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was August, with a trading range of 1.0881 SCR (High: 14.0856 / Low: 12.9976). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0784 SCR (High: 13.1366 / Low: 13.0582).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.0881
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0784

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 1.2761 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2761

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 14.5409) against the same month in 2011 (average: 12.2281), the exchange rate shifted by +2.3128 (+18.91%).

2012 Avg (July) 14.5409
2011 Avg (July) 12.2281

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.2014 13.3239 13.8825
February 14.3285 13.8082 14.0093
March 14.2800 13.6600 14.0966
April 14.3442 13.7802 14.0252
May 14.6020 13.8392 14.1391
June 14.7090 14.1063 14.4461
July 15.0180 14.0396 14.5409
August 14.0856 12.9976 13.2648
September 13.0923 12.8881 13.0112
October 13.1966 13.0028 13.1058
November 13.1925 13.0476 13.1312
December 13.1366 13.0582 13.0913