YEARLY HIGH
0.8191 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.6749 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7430 SCR

2023 MDL to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the MDL to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 21, valuing the pair at 0.8191. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.6749.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1442 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7134 to the December average rate of 0.7632, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 0.8191 was down 2.23% compared to the 2022 peak of 0.8378, 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 4,095 SCR
2022 Average 3,598 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 3,374 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 720.94 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

0.7711
0.7081
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 0.7391, compared to 0.7469 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0079 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7391
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7469

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was July, with a trading range of 0.1056 SCR (High: 0.8191 / Low: 0.7135). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0407 SCR (High: 0.7807 / Low: 0.7400).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.1056
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0407

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0253 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0253

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2023: 0.7472) against the same month in 2022 (average: 0.6892), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0581 (+8.42%).

2023 Avg (July) 0.7472
2022 Avg (July) 0.6892

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7545 0.6749 0.7134
February 0.7567 0.6901 0.7223
March 0.7611 0.6959 0.7236
April 0.7769 0.7211 0.7492
May 0.7925 0.7340 0.7600
June 0.7966 0.7195 0.7659
July 0.8191 0.7135 0.7472
August 0.7807 0.7400 0.7565
September 0.7596 0.7068 0.7311
October 0.7564 0.7043 0.7351
November 0.7733 0.7319 0.7485
December 0.7968 0.7272 0.7632