2018 NAD to SCR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1953 SCR

YEARLY LOW

0.8988 SCR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0366 SCR

2018 NAD to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NAD to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 1.1953. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 0.8988.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2965 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1419 to the December average rate of 0.9608, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.1953 was up 4.49% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.1439, 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 5,976 SCR

2017 Average 5,108 SCR

Yearly Trough Low 4,494 SCR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,482.27 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.1731

0.9126

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 1.1096, compared to 0.9637 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1459 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1096

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9637

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.1176 SCR (High: 1.0164 / Low: 0.8988). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0527 SCR (High: 0.9694 / Low: 0.9167).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1176

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0527

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0567 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0567

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 1.1419) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.9881), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1539 (+15.57%).

2018 Avg (January) 1.1419

2017 Avg (January) 0.9881

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1953	1.1040	1.1419
February	1.1918	1.1002	1.1513
March	1.1877	1.1235	1.1512
April	1.1598	1.0815	1.1135
May	1.1432	1.0559	1.0781
June	1.0696	0.9801	1.0214
July	1.0364	0.9780	1.0068
August	1.0269	0.9348	0.9709
September	1.0164	0.8988	0.9343
October	0.9694	0.9167	0.9409
November	0.9962	0.9425	0.9684
December	0.9979	0.9365	0.9608