YEARLY HIGH
1.0055 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.7632 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9056 SCR

2016 NAD to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the NAD to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 10, valuing the pair at 1.0055. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 0.7632.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2423 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8045 to the December average rate of 0.9654, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.0055 was down 19.55% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.2499, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,028 SCR
2015 Average 5,255 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 3,816 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,211.42 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.9815
0.7884
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NAD 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 0.8629, compared to 0.9483 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0854 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8629
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9483

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.1338 SCR (High: 0.9598 / Low: 0.8261). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0508 SCR (High: 0.9898 / Low: 0.9390).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1338
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0508

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0485 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0485

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 0.9625) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.0151), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0526 (-5.18%).

2016 Avg (August) 0.9625
2015 Avg (August) 1.0151

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8579 0.7632 0.8045
February 0.9043 0.8158 0.8480
March 0.9165 0.8395 0.8650
April 0.9817 0.8763 0.9200
May 0.9598 0.8261 0.8716
June 0.9159 0.8301 0.8686
July 0.9580 0.8825 0.9144
August 1.0055 0.9005 0.9625
September 0.9836 0.8971 0.9422
October 0.9773 0.9172 0.9509
November 1.0039 0.9158 0.9544
December 0.9898 0.9390 0.9654