YEARLY HIGH
11.3197 SCR
YEARLY LOW
9.5990 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.1821 SCR

2018 AUD to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AUD to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 11.3197. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 9.5990.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7207 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.0671 to the December average rate of 9.7907, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 11.3197 was up 2.11% compared to the 2017 peak of 11.0856, 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 56,599 SCR
2017 Average 52,086 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 47,995 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,603.48 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

11.2047
9.5542
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 10.4983, compared to 9.8658 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6325 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.4983
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.8658

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.8022 SCR (High: 11.2571 / Low: 10.4549). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1781 SCR (High: 10.1140 / Low: 9.9358).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.8022
July Spread (Stable) ±0.1781

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.3551 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3551

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 11.0671) against the same month in 2017 (average: 9.9763), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0908 (+10.93%).

2018 Avg (January) 11.0671
2017 Avg (January) 9.9763

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.3197 10.7751 11.0671
February 11.2571 10.4549 10.7121
March 11.0375 10.3183 10.5834
April 10.6945 10.1325 10.3478
May 10.5623 10.0200 10.1572
June 10.3132 9.9405 10.1223
July 10.1140 9.9358 10.0322
August 10.0925 9.7868 9.9577
September 10.3414 9.6719 9.8261
October 9.8628 9.6018 9.6917
November 10.0272 9.7862 9.8964
December 10.0594 9.5990 9.7907