YEARLY HIGH
0.3068 EUR
YEARLY LOW
0.2754 EUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2880 EUR

2012 XCD to EUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XCD to EUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 0.3068. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 24, dropping to 0.2754.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0314 EUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2870 to the December average rate of 0.2822, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.3068 was up 6.84% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2871, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,534 EUR
2011 Average 1,335 EUR
Yearly Trough Low 1,377 EUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 156.95 EUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.3021
0.2779
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD to EUR 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 0.2856, compared to 0.2904 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0048 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2856
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2904

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0193 EUR (High: 0.2993 / Low: 0.2800). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0053 EUR (High: 0.2873 / Low: 0.2820).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0193
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0053

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0109 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0109

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 0.3001) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2599), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0402 (+15.47%).

2012 Avg (July) 0.3001
2011 Avg (July) 0.2599

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2924 0.2806 0.2870
February 0.2832 0.2754 0.2799
March 0.2842 0.2778 0.2804
April 0.2835 0.2778 0.2813
May 0.2993 0.2800 0.2894
June 0.2995 0.2921 0.2956
July 0.3068 0.2916 0.3001
August 0.3040 0.2942 0.2986
September 0.2944 0.2820 0.2877
October 0.2873 0.2820 0.2853
November 0.2913 0.2846 0.2885
December 0.2861 0.2795 0.2822