YEARLY HIGH
1.1439 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.9497 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0215 SCR

2017 NAD to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the NAD to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 1.1439. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.9497.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1942 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9881 to the December average rate of 1.0623, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.1439 was up 13.76% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.0055, 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 5,719 SCR
2016 Average 4,529 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 4,748 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 970.96 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.0704
0.9729
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 1.0199, compared to 1.0232 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0033 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0199
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0232

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.1681 SCR (High: 1.1439 / Low: 0.9757). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0465 SCR (High: 1.0314 / Low: 0.9848).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1681
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0465

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0423 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0423

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 1.0623) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.9654), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0969 (+10.04%).

2017 Avg (December) 1.0623
2016 Avg (December) 0.9654

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0216 0.9497 0.9881
February 1.0494 0.9846 1.0186
March 1.0981 0.9986 1.0435
April 1.0494 0.9534 1.0013
May 1.0636 0.9855 1.0223
June 1.0807 1.0205 1.0456
July 1.0638 0.9812 1.0324
August 1.0488 0.9800 1.0263
September 1.0691 1.0091 1.0362
October 1.0314 0.9848 1.0008
November 1.0214 0.9527 0.9810
December 1.1439 0.9757 1.0623