YEARLY HIGH
1737.7013 STD
YEARLY LOW
1515.7830 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1558.1448 STD

2019 SCR to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the SCR to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 11, valuing the pair at 1737.7013. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 28, dropping to 1515.7830.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 221.9184 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1542.1692 to the December average rate of 1573.7989, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1737.7013 was up 10.59% compared to the 2018 peak of 1571.2403, 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 8,688,507 STD
2018 Average 7,587,403 STD
Yearly Trough Low 7,578,915 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,109,591.87 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1592.6532
1531.5351
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR to STD 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 1539.6647, compared to 1576.6250 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 36.9603 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1539.6647
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1576.6250

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 192.0867 STD (High: 1737.7013 / Low: 1545.6147). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.2167 STD (High: 1575.5256 / Low: 1573.3089).

August Spread (Volatile) ±192.0867
December Spread (Stable) ±2.2167

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 13.3692 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -13.3692

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 1587.5600) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1548.8149), the exchange rate shifted by +38.7452 (+2.50%).

2019 Avg (August) 1587.5600
2018 Avg (August) 1548.8149

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1543.9266 1539.7671 1542.1692
February 1542.2524 1525.3999 1539.0533
March 1541.2099 1524.1831 1537.2564
April 1541.2509 1515.7830 1536.6283
May 1545.3558 1535.0209 1539.3359
June 1578.6597 1532.5767 1543.5451
July 1580.7610 1541.9905 1576.7718
August 1737.7013 1545.6147 1587.5600
September 1584.6680 1567.6973 1574.1908
October 1575.6621 1568.6518 1572.4110
November 1664.2160 1531.6983 1575.0173
December 1575.5256 1573.3089 1573.7989