YEARLY HIGH
1.2420 EUR
YEARLY LOW
1.1545 EUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1913 EUR

2012 XDR to EUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XDR to EUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 1.2420. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 24, dropping to 1.1545.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0875 EUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1896 to the December average rate of 1.1727, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.2420 was up 4.37% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.1900, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,210 EUR
2011 Average 5,673 EUR
Yearly Trough Low 5,772 EUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 437.51 EUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.2317
1.1608
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 1.1840, compared to 1.1987 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0147 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1840
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1987

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0482 EUR (High: 1.2205 / Low: 1.1722). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0151 EUR (High: 1.1943 / Low: 1.1792).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0482
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0151

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0255 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0255

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 1.2258) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.1159), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1098 (+9.84%).

2012 Avg (July) 1.2258
2011 Avg (July) 1.1159

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2065 1.1722 1.1896
February 1.1807 1.1545 1.1704
March 1.1755 1.1564 1.1667
April 1.1784 1.1604 1.1721
May 1.2205 1.1722 1.1960
June 1.2190 1.1968 1.2088
July 1.2420 1.1990 1.2258
August 1.2373 1.2097 1.2198
September 1.2113 1.1803 1.1943
October 1.1943 1.1792 1.1873
November 1.2009 1.1797 1.1922
December 1.1849 1.1627 1.1727