YEARLY HIGH
7.0545 SCR
YEARLY LOW
6.3055 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.5432 SCR

2018 FJD to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the FJD to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 7.0545. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 14, dropping to 6.3055.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7490 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.8854 to the December average rate of 6.4419, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 7.0545 was up 2.30% compared to the 2017 peak of 6.8961, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 35,273 SCR
2017 Average 32,987 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 31,528 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,744.97 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

6.9376
6.3113
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FJD 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 6.6572, compared to 6.4293 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2279 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.6572
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.4293

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.4244 SCR (High: 7.0259 / Low: 6.6014). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1000 SCR (High: 6.5071 / Low: 6.4071).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.4244
July Spread (Stable) ±0.1000

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 0.1398 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1398

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 6.8854) against the same month in 2017 (average: 6.4248), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4606 (+7.17%).

2018 Avg (January) 6.8854
2017 Avg (January) 6.4248

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.0545 6.7454 6.8854
February 7.0259 6.6014 6.7456
March 6.9537 6.5794 6.7210
April 6.7826 6.4965 6.6028
May 6.7433 6.4333 6.4882
June 6.5610 6.4321 6.5000
July 6.5071 6.4071 6.4577
August 6.5052 6.3646 6.4400
September 6.7197 6.3500 6.4253
October 6.4985 6.3055 6.3635
November 6.4907 6.3184 6.4473
December 6.5494 6.3579 6.4419