YEARLY HIGH
10.8143 SCR
YEARLY LOW
8.6510 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.7124 SCR

2018 BND to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BND to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 10.8143. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 25, dropping to 8.6510.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.1633 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.5268 to the December average rate of 8.7171, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 10.8143 was up 2.69% compared to the 2017 peak of 10.5308, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 54,072 SCR
2017 Average 49,222 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 43,255 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,816.55 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

10.7077
8.5362
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BND 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 10.1457, compared to 9.2791 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8666 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.1457
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.2791

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 1.3565 SCR (High: 10.0100 / Low: 8.6535). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2722 SCR (High: 9.9042 / Low: 9.6321).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.3565
October Spread (Stable) ±0.2722

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.7061 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7061

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 10.5268) against the same month in 2017 (average: 9.3598), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1670 (+12.47%).

2018 Avg (January) 10.5268
2017 Avg (January) 9.3598

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.8143 10.3337 10.5268
February 10.6824 10.0655 10.3151
March 10.7246 10.2046 10.3726
April 10.4876 10.0524 10.2339
May 10.5388 9.2336 9.9879
June 10.1945 8.9066 9.4378
July 10.0801 8.9554 9.5698
August 9.9627 8.9858 9.0270
September 10.3151 8.9939 9.2460
October 9.9042 9.6321 9.6914
November 10.0100 8.6535 9.4233
December 9.8999 8.6510 8.7171