YEARLY HIGH
17.5170 SCR
YEARLY LOW
15.3117 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.0892 SCR

2018 EUR to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the EUR to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 17.5170. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 15.3117.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.2053 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.9738 to the December average rate of 15.5582, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 17.5170 was up 3.86% compared to the 2017 peak of 16.8665, 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 87,585 SCR
2017 Average 76,794 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 76,559 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,026.54 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

17.1195
15.3713
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 16.4805, compared to 15.6979 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7826 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.4805
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.6979

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 1.2224 SCR (High: 16.7450 / Low: 15.5225). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1551 SCR (High: 15.9179 / Low: 15.7628).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.2224
July Spread (Stable) ±0.1551

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.5897 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5897

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 16.8105) against the same month in 2017 (average: 14.3121), the exchange rate shifted by +2.4984 (+17.46%).

2018 Avg (February) 16.8105
2017 Avg (February) 14.3121

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 17.4695 16.5230 16.9738
February 17.5170 16.4127 16.8105
March 17.5047 16.5137 16.8300
April 17.0346 16.2530 16.5404
May 16.7450 15.5225 15.9507
June 16.0003 15.6565 15.7775
July 15.9179 15.7628 15.8412
August 15.9350 15.4147 15.6849
September 16.7007 15.7289 15.9055
October 15.9932 15.4321 15.6803
November 15.6538 15.3117 15.5170
December 15.8521 15.4281 15.5582