2019 SBD to SCR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.7114 SCR

YEARLY LOW

1.5092 SCR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.6681 SCR

2019 SBD to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the SBD to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 23, valuing the pair at 1.7114. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 11, dropping to 1.5092.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2023 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6835 to the December average rate of 1.6538, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.7114 was down 6.10% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.8225, 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 8,557 SCR

2018 Average 8,643 SCR

Yearly Trough Low 7,546 SCR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,011.26 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.6892

1.6506

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 1.6779, compared to 1.6583 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0196 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6779

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6583

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.1931 SCR (High: 1.7023 / Low: 1.5092). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0162 SCR (High: 1.6659 / Low: 1.6497).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1931

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0162

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0097 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0097

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 1.6835) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.7909), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1073 (-5.99%).

2019 Avg (January) 1.6835

2018 Avg (January) 1.7909

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.7114	1.6499	1.6835
February	1.7096	1.6669	1.6860
March	1.7002	1.6689	1.6848
April	1.7067	1.6648	1.6803
May	1.6877	1.6596	1.6706
June	1.6753	1.6536	1.6621
July	1.6919	1.6446	1.6593
August	1.7023	1.5092	1.6618
September	1.6814	1.6462	1.6622
October	1.6692	1.6475	1.6579
November	1.7025	1.5695	1.6551
December	1.6659	1.6497	1.6538