YEARLY HIGH
22.6129 SCR
YEARLY LOW
19.5844 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
21.0233 SCR

2012 XDR to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XDR to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 19, valuing the pair at 22.6129. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 11, dropping to 19.5844.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.0285 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 21.3093 to the December average rate of 20.1389, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 22.6129 was up 5.98% compared to the 2011 peak of 21.3378, 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 113,064 SCR
2011 Average 98,275 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 97,922 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,142.27 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

22.1014
19.8057
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 21.6509, compared to 20.3957 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.2552 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 21.6509
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.3957

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was August, with a trading range of 1.6684 SCR (High: 21.2528 / Low: 19.5844). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2037 SCR (High: 20.2178 / Low: 20.0141).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.6684
December Spread (Stable) ±0.2037

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 1.8526 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.8526

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 21.9101) against the same month in 2011 (average: 19.5067), the exchange rate shifted by +2.4034 (+12.32%).

2012 Avg (July) 21.9101
2011 Avg (July) 19.5067

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 21.9681 20.4542 21.3093
February 22.1774 21.3210 21.6972
March 22.0824 21.0668 21.7231
April 22.1692 21.2669 21.6428
May 22.1636 21.2694 21.6435
June 22.2670 21.3474 21.8895
July 22.6129 21.0645 21.9101
August 21.2528 19.5844 20.0576
September 20.1679 19.6747 19.9970
October 20.3325 20.0367 20.1884
November 20.2653 19.9168 20.0825
December 20.2178 20.0141 20.1389