YEARLY HIGH
0.1552 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.1332 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1459 BBD

2012 SCR to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SCR to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 0.1552. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 22, dropping to 0.1332.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0220 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1441 to the December average rate of 0.1528, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1552 was down 6.69% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1663, 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 776 BBD
2011 Average 804 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 666 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 110.04 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1553
0.1360
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR to BBD 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 0.1419, compared to 0.1500 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0081 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1419
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1500

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was August, with a trading range of 0.0119 BBD (High: 0.1539 / Low: 0.1420). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 BBD (High: 0.1532 / Low: 0.1522).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0119
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0030 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0030

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2012: 0.1537) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1625), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0088 (-5.40%).

2012 Avg (September) 0.1537
2011 Avg (September) 0.1625

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1501 0.1408 0.1441
February 0.1448 0.1396 0.1428
March 0.1464 0.1401 0.1419
April 0.1451 0.1394 0.1426
May 0.1445 0.1370 0.1415
June 0.1418 0.1360 0.1385
July 0.1425 0.1332 0.1376
August 0.1539 0.1420 0.1509
September 0.1552 0.1528 0.1537
October 0.1538 0.1516 0.1526
November 0.1533 0.1516 0.1523
December 0.1532 0.1522 0.1528