YEARLY HIGH
0.2118 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.1862 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1976 SCR

2016 INR to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the INR to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 14, valuing the pair at 0.2118. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 28, dropping to 0.1862.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0256 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1944 to the December average rate of 0.1974, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.54% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2118 was down 8.10% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2305, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 INR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 52,946 SCR
2015 Average 51,951 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 46,549 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,396.51 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2030
0.1937
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

INR 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 0.1975, compared to 0.1976 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1975
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1976

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0238 SCR (High: 0.2106 / Low: 0.1868). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0049 SCR (High: 0.2004 / Low: 0.1955).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0238
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0049

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0044 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0044

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 0.2022) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2165), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0143 (-6.60%).

2016 Avg (April) 0.2022
2015 Avg (April) 0.2165

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2018 0.1891 0.1944
February 0.2106 0.1868 0.1962
March 0.2048 0.1927 0.1986
April 0.2118 0.1918 0.2022
May 0.2072 0.1942 0.1991
June 0.1991 0.1862 0.1947
July 0.2004 0.1900 0.1960
August 0.2013 0.1954 0.1977
September 0.2014 0.1959 0.1985
October 0.2004 0.1955 0.1985
November 0.2015 0.1925 0.1972
December 0.2000 0.1932 0.1974