YEARLY HIGH
20.2062 SCR
YEARLY LOW
17.4400 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
18.3686 SCR

2013 XDR to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the XDR to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 20.2062. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 21, dropping to 17.4400.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.7661 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.9857 to the December average rate of 18.5530, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 20.2062 was down 10.64% compared to the 2012 peak of 22.6129, 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 101,031 SCR
2012 Average 105,105 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 87,200 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,830.63 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

20.2211
17.3957
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 18.3818, compared to 18.3554 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0264 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.3818
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.3554

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 1.2000 SCR (High: 18.6400 / Low: 17.4400). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1564 SCR (High: 18.6282 / Low: 18.4718).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.2000
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1564

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.4587 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4587

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 19.9857) against the same month in 2012 (average: 21.3093), the exchange rate shifted by -1.3236 (-6.21%).

2013 Avg (January) 19.9857
2012 Avg (January) 21.3093

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 20.2062 19.7003 19.9857
February 19.6462 18.6417 19.2685
March 18.6400 17.4400 17.8099
April 17.7819 17.4964 17.6312
May 17.7891 17.4684 17.6529
June 18.1193 17.6929 17.9427
July 18.2399 17.7269 18.0108
August 18.3697 18.0760 18.2247
September 18.4948 18.1157 18.3281
October 18.7776 18.4385 18.5619
November 18.6419 18.2940 18.4539
December 18.6282 18.4718 18.5530