YEARLY HIGH
0.3439 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.3018 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3186 SCR

2014 GMD to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the GMD to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 12, valuing the pair at 0.3439. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 1, dropping to 0.3018.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0420 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3169 to the December average rate of 0.3244, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.3439 was down 14.82% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.4037, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,719 SCR
2013 Average 1,789 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 1,509 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 210.14 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.3351
0.3050
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 0.3134, compared to 0.3238 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0104 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3134
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3238

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was October, with a trading range of 0.0218 SCR (High: 0.3439 / Low: 0.3221). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0031 SCR (High: 0.3303 / Low: 0.3273).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0218
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0031

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0076 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0076

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2014: 0.3326) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.3689), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0363 (-9.84%).

2014 Avg (October) 0.3326
2013 Avg (October) 0.3689

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3195 0.3152 0.3169
February 0.3210 0.3161 0.3180
March 0.3209 0.3137 0.3183
April 0.3227 0.3019 0.3107
May 0.3158 0.3018 0.3076
June 0.3121 0.3061 0.3090
July 0.3124 0.3085 0.3105
August 0.3270 0.3095 0.3166
September 0.3337 0.3249 0.3298
October 0.3439 0.3221 0.3326
November 0.3303 0.3273 0.3290
December 0.3303 0.3087 0.3244