YEARLY HIGH
1.0291 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.3692 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9465 SCR

2019 NAD to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the NAD to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 1.0291. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 19, dropping to 0.3692.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6598 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9833 to the December average rate of 0.9508, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.0291 was down 13.90% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.1953, 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 5,145 SCR
2018 Average 5,180 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 1,846 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,299.12 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.0022
0.8898
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 0.9609, compared to 0.9322 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0287 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9609
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9322

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 0.5922 SCR (High: 0.9614 / Low: 0.3692). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0351 SCR (High: 0.9343 / Low: 0.8992).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.5922
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0351

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0760 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0760

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 0.9928) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.1513), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1585 (-13.77%).

2019 Avg (February) 0.9928
2018 Avg (February) 1.1513

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0250 0.9468 0.9833
February 1.0291 0.9692 0.9928
March 0.9943 0.9330 0.9533
April 0.9842 0.9342 0.9670
May 0.9614 0.3692 0.9306
June 0.9673 0.9130 0.9381
July 1.0053 0.9607 0.9752
August 0.9630 0.8138 0.8992
September 0.9343 0.8992 0.9221
October 0.9452 0.8970 0.9204
November 0.9421 0.8653 0.9254
December 0.9769 0.9250 0.9508