YEARLY HIGH
1.2657 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.7205 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9171 SCR

2021 MDL to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the MDL to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 1.2657. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 0.7205.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5452 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2309 to the December average rate of 0.7597, the exchange rate registered a net change of -38.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1.2657 was up 1.87% compared to the 2020 peak of 1.2425, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,328 SCR
2020 Average 4,990 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 3,603 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,725.87 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1.2794
0.6978
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL 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 1.0563, compared to 0.7778 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2785 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0563
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7778

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.3778 SCR (High: 1.1548 / Low: 0.7771). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0377 SCR (High: 1.2286 / Low: 1.1908).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.3778
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0377

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2021. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.2697 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2697

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 1.2309) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.7865), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4445 (+56.51%).

2021 Avg (January) 1.2309
2020 Avg (January) 0.7865

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2657 1.2142 1.2309
February 1.2286 1.1908 1.2158
March 1.2127 1.1368 1.1960
April 1.1548 0.7771 0.9263
May 0.9374 0.8320 0.8913
June 0.9406 0.8173 0.8775
July 0.9102 0.7457 0.8224
August 0.8648 0.7266 0.7772
September 0.7953 0.7249 0.7463
October 0.8548 0.7303 0.7942
November 0.8442 0.7205 0.7672
December 0.8498 0.7216 0.7597