YEARLY HIGH
0.3643 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.2956 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3164 SCR

2016 GMD to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GMD to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 14, valuing the pair at 0.3643. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 28, dropping to 0.2956.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0686 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3312 to the December average rate of 0.3127, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.3643 was up 5.76% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.3444, 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 1,821 SCR
2015 Average 1,617 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 1,478 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 343.20 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.3426
0.3035
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 0.3219, compared to 0.3109 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0111 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3219
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3109

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0384 SCR (High: 0.3643 / Low: 0.3258). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0068 SCR (High: 0.3144 / Low: 0.3077).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0384
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0068

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0125 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0125

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.3394) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.3251), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0143 (+4.38%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.3394
2015 Avg (February) 0.3251

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3467 0.3242 0.3312
February 0.3643 0.3258 0.3394
March 0.3421 0.3094 0.3275
April 0.3300 0.2986 0.3151
May 0.3226 0.3049 0.3117
June 0.3148 0.2956 0.3067
July 0.3160 0.2979 0.3083
August 0.3167 0.3053 0.3103
September 0.3144 0.3077 0.3110
October 0.3135 0.3054 0.3105
November 0.3164 0.3071 0.3124
December 0.3172 0.3086 0.3127