YEARLY HIGH
0.2201 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.1900 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2087 SCR

2017 INR to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the INR to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.2201. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 22, dropping to 0.1900.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0300 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1965 to the December average rate of 0.2169, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2201 was up 3.91% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2118, 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 55,017 SCR
2016 Average 49,388 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 47,512 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,505.72 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2190
0.1945
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 0.2050, compared to 0.2124 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0074 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2050
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2124

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0153 SCR (High: 0.2101 / Low: 0.1948). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0044 SCR (High: 0.2124 / Low: 0.2080).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0153
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0044

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.2169) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1974), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0195 (+9.87%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.2169
2016 Avg (December) 0.1974

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2002 0.1900 0.1965
February 0.2042 0.1967 0.2009
March 0.2101 0.1948 0.2044
April 0.2129 0.2024 0.2089
May 0.2124 0.2080 0.2102
June 0.2154 0.2040 0.2090
July 0.2144 0.2036 0.2101
August 0.2156 0.2051 0.2122
September 0.2151 0.2083 0.2116
October 0.2167 0.2051 0.2106
November 0.2173 0.2037 0.2131
December 0.2201 0.2080 0.2169