YEARLY HIGH
0.6337 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.3705 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5145 SBD

2021 SCR to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the SCR to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 12, valuing the pair at 0.6337. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 0.3705.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2632 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3770 to the December average rate of 0.6014, the exchange rate registered a net change of 59.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.6337 was down 3.56% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.6571, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,169 SBD
2020 Average 2,451 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 1,853 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,315.80 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.6379
0.3531
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR to SBD 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 0.4410, compared to 0.5880 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1471 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4410
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5880

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.1898 SBD (High: 0.5738 / Low: 0.3840). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0098 SBD (High: 0.3803 / Low: 0.3705).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.1898
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0098

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0305 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0305

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 0.6014) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.3794), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2220 (+58.52%).

2021 Avg (December) 0.6014
2020 Avg (December) 0.3794

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3803 0.3705 0.3770
February 0.3846 0.3724 0.3781
March 0.3903 0.3707 0.3769
April 0.5738 0.3840 0.4932
May 0.5400 0.4830 0.5064
June 0.5451 0.4835 0.5141
July 0.5963 0.4910 0.5448
August 0.6286 0.5244 0.5878
September 0.6297 0.5731 0.6142
October 0.6278 0.5370 0.5837
November 0.6305 0.5393 0.5962
December 0.6337 0.5386 0.6014