YEARLY HIGH
18.9905 SCR
YEARLY LOW
15.8369 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
17.5070 SCR

2017 FKP to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the FKP to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 18.9905. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 7, dropping to 15.8369.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.1535 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.5195 to the December average rate of 18.6727, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 18.9905 was down 8.78% compared to the 2016 peak of 20.8175, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 94,952 SCR
2016 Average 89,908 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 79,185 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,767.71 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

18.8880
16.3042
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP 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 16.9502, compared to 18.0637 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.1135 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.9502
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.0637

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 1.2992 SCR (High: 17.1361 / Low: 15.8369). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6144 SCR (High: 17.1145 / Low: 16.5001).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.2992
February Spread (Stable) ±0.6144

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.2596 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2596

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 18.6727) against the same month in 2016 (average: 16.7044), the exchange rate shifted by +1.9683 (+11.78%).

2017 Avg (December) 18.6727
2016 Avg (December) 16.7044

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 17.1415 15.9884 16.5195
February 17.1145 16.5001 16.7817
March 17.1361 15.8369 16.6192
April 17.5925 16.3726 17.0410
May 17.8553 17.2063 17.4998
June 17.7453 16.7466 17.2401
July 18.0705 16.9566 17.6126
August 17.9283 17.0975 17.5893
September 18.6094 17.5766 18.1508
October 18.4771 17.6742 18.0829
November 18.7125 17.5833 18.2740
December 18.9905 17.9956 18.6727