YEARLY HIGH
0.1768 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.1309 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1524 SCR

2019 HTG to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the HTG to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.1768. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 11, dropping to 0.1309.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0458 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1748 to the December average rate of 0.1423, the exchange rate registered a net change of -18.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.1768 was down 19.96% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.2209, 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 884 SCR
2018 Average 1,010 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 655 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 229.23 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.1782
0.1373
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 0.1618, compared to 0.1429 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0189 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1618
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1429

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.0162 SCR (High: 0.1472 / Low: 0.1309). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 SCR (High: 0.1434 / Low: 0.1416).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0162
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0076 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0076

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.1748) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.2157), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0409 (-18.97%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.1748
2018 Avg (January) 0.2157

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1768 0.1737 0.1748
February 0.1755 0.1648 0.1680
March 0.1662 0.1624 0.1643
April 0.1637 0.1592 0.1615
May 0.1593 0.1496 0.1550
June 0.1509 0.1455 0.1473
July 0.1484 0.1445 0.1453
August 0.1472 0.1309 0.1430
September 0.1447 0.1424 0.1434
October 0.1434 0.1416 0.1427
November 0.1445 0.1330 0.1407
December 0.1441 0.1410 0.1423