YEARLY HIGH
1.8160 SCR
YEARLY LOW
1.5260 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6359 SCR

2011 SBD to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the SBD to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 1.8160. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 1.5260.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2900 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5929 to the December average rate of 1.7477, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 1.8160 was up 7.63% compared to the 2010 peak of 1.6873, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,080 SCR
2010 Average 7,774 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 7,630 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,450.07 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

1.7635
1.5744
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 1.6054, compared to 1.6664 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0610 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6054
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6664

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was December, with a trading range of 0.1423 SCR (High: 1.8160 / Low: 1.6737). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0665 SCR (High: 1.6463 / Low: 1.5798).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1423
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0665

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0265 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0265

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2011: 1.7477) against the same month in 2010 (average: 1.5401), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2076 (+13.48%).

2011 Avg (December) 1.7477
2010 Avg (December) 1.5401

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6368 1.5260 1.5929
February 1.6197 1.5521 1.5902
March 1.6463 1.5798 1.6097
April 1.6570 1.5725 1.6020
May 1.6570 1.5630 1.6092
June 1.6709 1.5974 1.6285
July 1.6975 1.6253 1.6540
August 1.7005 1.6299 1.6534
September 1.6823 1.5926 1.6270
October 1.6963 1.5897 1.6267
November 1.7483 1.6563 1.6895
December 1.8160 1.6737 1.7477