YEARLY HIGH
1.9304 SCR
YEARLY LOW
1.6353 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7391 SCR

2014 SBD to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the SBD to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 30, valuing the pair at 1.9304. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 28, dropping to 1.6353.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2951 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6734 to the December average rate of 1.8491, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 1.9304 was up 4.11% compared to the 2013 peak of 1.8542, 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 9,652 SCR
2013 Average 8,446 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 8,177 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,475.63 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

1.9315
1.6357
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 1.6726, compared to 1.8056 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1330 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6726
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8056

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was October, with a trading range of 0.1525 SCR (High: 1.9304 / Low: 1.7779). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0182 SCR (High: 1.6790 / Low: 1.6608).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.1525
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0182

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0577 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0577

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2014: 1.8460) against the same month in 2013 (average: 1.6846), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1613 (+9.58%).

2014 Avg (October) 1.8460
2013 Avg (October) 1.6846

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6790 1.6608 1.6734
February 1.6855 1.6599 1.6701
March 1.6818 1.6521 1.6700
April 1.6885 1.6353 1.6603
May 1.7201 1.6424 1.6699
June 1.7112 1.6609 1.6916
July 1.7099 1.6912 1.7005
August 1.7988 1.6967 1.7387
September 1.8059 1.7788 1.7922
October 1.9304 1.7779 1.8460
November 1.9275 1.8954 1.9069
December 1.8995 1.7543 1.8491