YEARLY HIGH
16.8665 SCR
YEARLY LOW
13.6049 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.3520 SCR

2017 EUR to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the EUR to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 16.8665. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 13.6049.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.2616 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.2242 to the December average rate of 16.4954, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 16.8665 was up 4.49% compared to the 2016 peak of 16.1423, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 84,333 SCR
2016 Average 73,438 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 68,025 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,308.05 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

16.7225
13.9971
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EUR 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 14.5827, compared to 16.1213 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.5386 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.5827
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.1213

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 1.1041 SCR (High: 14.8206 / Low: 13.7166). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4813 SCR (High: 14.4879 / Low: 14.0067).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.1041
February Spread (Stable) ±0.4813

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1397 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1397

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 16.4954) against the same month in 2016 (average: 14.1042), the exchange rate shifted by +2.3912 (+16.95%).

2017 Avg (December) 16.4954
2016 Avg (December) 14.1042

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.5394 13.6049 14.2242
February 14.4879 14.0067 14.3121
March 14.8206 13.7166 14.4035
April 14.8773 13.8772 14.4458
May 15.3679 14.5938 14.9815
June 15.5809 14.6601 15.1289
July 16.0022 15.0038 15.6172
August 16.3157 15.5461 16.0471
September 16.5550 15.9189 16.2379
October 16.3592 15.7804 16.0983
November 16.7002 15.6142 16.2320
December 16.8665 15.8709 16.4954