YEARLY HIGH
11.0856 SCR
YEARLY LOW
9.4411 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.4165 SCR

2017 AUD to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AUD to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 11.0856. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 9.4411.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6445 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.9763 to the December average rate of 10.6588, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.84% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 11.0856 was up 1.99% compared to the 2016 peak of 10.8692, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 55,428 SCR
2016 Average 49,353 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 47,205 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,222.35 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

10.9511
9.8877
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD 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 10.1595, compared to 10.6735 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5140 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.1595
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.6735

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.8744 SCR (High: 10.8783 / Low: 10.0039). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3062 SCR (High: 10.7988 / Low: 10.4926).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.8744
October Spread (Stable) ±0.3062

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1913 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1913

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 10.8625) against the same month in 2016 (average: 10.0502), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8124 (+8.08%).

2017 Avg (September) 10.8625
2016 Avg (September) 10.0502

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.2623 9.4411 9.9763
February 10.5004 10.0550 10.3114
March 10.4201 9.8549 10.2636
April 10.3891 9.8982 10.1642
May 10.2531 9.8598 10.0660
June 10.5495 9.9090 10.1754
July 10.8783 10.0039 10.5658
August 10.8868 10.3908 10.7462
September 11.0856 10.6857 10.8625
October 10.7988 10.4926 10.6713
November 10.7771 10.0617 10.5362
December 10.9689 10.1819 10.6588