YEARLY HIGH
0.1595 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.1337 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1479 SCR

2012 XPF to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XPF to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 3, valuing the pair at 0.1595. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 11, dropping to 0.1337.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0259 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1500 to the December average rate of 0.1438, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1595 was up 2.72% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1553, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 798 SCR
2011 Average 726 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 668 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 129.40 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1577
0.1359
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF 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 0.1532, compared to 0.1425 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0106 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1532
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1425

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0133 SCR (High: 0.1563 / Low: 0.1430). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0032 SCR (High: 0.1441 / Low: 0.1409).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0133
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0032

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0121 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0121

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2012: 0.1546) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1482), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0065 (+4.37%).

2012 Avg (April) 0.1546
2011 Avg (April) 0.1482

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1563 0.1430 0.1500
February 0.1589 0.1520 0.1552
March 0.1593 0.1510 0.1559
April 0.1595 0.1515 0.1546
May 0.1570 0.1490 0.1518
June 0.1545 0.1483 0.1516
July 0.1543 0.1431 0.1499
August 0.1447 0.1337 0.1377
September 0.1432 0.1365 0.1402
October 0.1441 0.1409 0.1425
November 0.1432 0.1388 0.1412
December 0.1454 0.1415 0.1438