YEARLY HIGH
0.0655 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.0374 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0384 SCR

2018 MRO to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MRO to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 8, valuing the pair at 0.0655. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 0.0374.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0281 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0392 to the December average rate of 0.0383, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0655 was up 64.10% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0399, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 327 SCR
2017 Average 189 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 187 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 140.45 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0402
0.0377
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MRO 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 0.0383, compared to 0.0385 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0383
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0385

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0274 SCR (High: 0.0655 / Low: 0.0381). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 SCR (High: 0.0383 / Low: 0.0382).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0274
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0018 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.0400) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0380), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0020 (+5.38%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.0400
2017 Avg (October) 0.0380

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0400 0.0385 0.0392
February 0.0394 0.0374 0.0383
March 0.0396 0.0377 0.0384
April 0.0386 0.0377 0.0379
May 0.0394 0.0378 0.0379
June 0.0381 0.0378 0.0380
July 0.0382 0.0380 0.0380
August 0.0382 0.0380 0.0381
September 0.0401 0.0380 0.0382
October 0.0655 0.0381 0.0400
November 0.0383 0.0382 0.0382
December 0.0390 0.0382 0.0383