YEARLY HIGH
0.2799 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.2476 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2731 SCR

2019 GMD to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the GMD to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 23, valuing the pair at 0.2799. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 11, dropping to 0.2476.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0323 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2757 to the December average rate of 0.2669, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.2799 was down 6.19% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.2983, 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 1,399 SCR
2018 Average 1,416 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 1,238 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 161.45 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.2772
0.2659
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 0.2759, compared to 0.2703 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0056 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2759
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2703

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.0317 SCR (High: 0.2793 / Low: 0.2476). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 SCR (High: 0.2764 / Low: 0.2753).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0317
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2019. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0033 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0033

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2019: 0.2743) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.2840), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0097 (-3.43%).

2019 Avg (July) 0.2743
2018 Avg (July) 0.2840

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2764 0.2753 0.2757
February 0.2785 0.2756 0.2761
March 0.2787 0.2748 0.2760
April 0.2798 0.2747 0.2763
May 0.2768 0.2749 0.2755
June 0.2788 0.2739 0.2757
July 0.2799 0.2732 0.2743
August 0.2793 0.2476 0.2709
September 0.2734 0.2696 0.2719
October 0.2718 0.2676 0.2703
November 0.2747 0.2529 0.2675
December 0.2674 0.2663 0.2669