YEARLY HIGH
0.2262 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.1907 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2093 SCR

2017 HTG to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the HTG to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 7, valuing the pair at 0.2262. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 17, dropping to 0.1907.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0354 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2002 to the December average rate of 0.2181, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.92% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2262 was down 5.57% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2395, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,131 SCR
2016 Average 1,054 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 954 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 177.23 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2204
0.1948
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG 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 0.2018, compared to 0.2167 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0149 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2018
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2167

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 0.0286 SCR (High: 0.2234 / Low: 0.1948). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0063 SCR (High: 0.2002 / Low: 0.1939).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0286
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0063

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 0.0046 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0046

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.2137) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2065), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0072 (+3.48%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.2137
2016 Avg (August) 0.2065

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2058 0.1942 0.2002
February 0.2050 0.1966 0.2010
March 0.2079 0.1939 0.2015
April 0.2003 0.1907 0.1969
May 0.2002 0.1939 0.1970
June 0.2234 0.1948 0.2142
July 0.2225 0.2113 0.2178
August 0.2262 0.2032 0.2137
September 0.2176 0.2102 0.2157
October 0.2230 0.2110 0.2167
November 0.2220 0.2076 0.2183
December 0.2214 0.2089 0.2181