2023 BMD to SCR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

14.1697 SCR

YEARLY LOW

12.7294 SCR

YEARLY AVERAGE

13.4412 SCR

2023 BMD to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the BMD to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 21, valuing the pair at 14.1697. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 20, dropping to 12.7294.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4404 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.5449 to the December average rate of 13.4346, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 14.1697 was down 5.56% compared to the 2022 peak of 15.0036, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 70,849 SCR

2022 Average 67,802 SCR

Yearly Trough Low 63,647 SCR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,201.76 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

13.7633

13.0849

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BMD 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 13.5488, compared to 13.3337 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2151 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.5488

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.3337

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 1.2356 SCR (High: 14.1472 / Low: 12.9117). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5122 SCR (High: 13.6634 / Low: 13.1512).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.2356

August Spread (Stable) ±0.5122

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.3407 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3407

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2023: 13.3661) against the same month in 2022 (average: 13.2606), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1054 (+0.80%).

2023 Avg (July) 13.3661

2022 Avg (July) 13.2606

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	14.1472	12.9117	13.5449
February	14.1658	13.0227	13.5588
March	14.0766	13.0087	13.4640
April	14.0432	12.9147	13.5156
May	14.0695	13.1284	13.5027
June	14.1617	13.1252	13.7068
July	14.1697	13.0206	13.3661
August	13.6634	13.1512	13.3729
September	13.6200	12.7294	13.1415
October	13.8198	12.7434	13.3283
November	13.7259	13.0394	13.3589
December	13.9791	12.9114	13.4346