YEARLY HIGH
5.5585 SCR
YEARLY LOW
4.7706 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.0817 SCR

2012 XCD to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XCD to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 22, valuing the pair at 5.5585. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 4.7706.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7880 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.1410 to the December average rate of 4.8452, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 5.5585 was up 8.48% compared to the 2011 peak of 5.1239, 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 27,793 SCR
2011 Average 23,113 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 23,853 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,939.82 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

5.4187
4.7611
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 5.2225, compared to 4.9409 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2816 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.2225
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.9409

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was August, with a trading range of 0.4029 SCR (High: 5.2136 / Low: 4.8107). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0293 SCR (High: 4.8623 / Low: 4.8330).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.4029
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0293

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 0.4541 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4541

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 5.3639) against the same month in 2011 (average: 4.5422), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8217 (+18.09%).

2012 Avg (July) 5.3639
2011 Avg (July) 4.5422

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.2595 4.9351 5.1410
February 5.3063 5.1138 5.1890
March 5.2903 5.0594 5.2211
April 5.3163 5.1043 5.1949
May 5.4080 5.1249 5.2366
June 5.4484 5.2244 5.3526
July 5.5585 5.1965 5.3639
August 5.2136 4.8107 4.9098
September 4.8457 4.7706 4.8159
October 4.8842 4.8124 4.8507
November 4.8828 4.8291 4.8600
December 4.8623 4.8330 4.8452