YEARLY HIGH
1.8206 SCR
YEARLY LOW
1.5257 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6231 SCR

2024 SBD to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the SBD to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 14, valuing the pair at 1.8206. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 27, dropping to 1.5257.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2948 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5892 to the December average rate of 1.6848, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 1.8206 was up 5.53% compared to the 2023 peak of 1.7252, 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 9,103 SCR
2023 Average 8,053 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 7,629 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,474.10 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

1.6944
1.5797
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 1.6053, compared to 1.6410 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0356 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6053
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6410

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was October, with a trading range of 0.2541 SCR (High: 1.8206 / Low: 1.5665). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0494 SCR (High: 1.6327 / Low: 1.5833).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.2541
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0494

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0129 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0129

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2024: 1.6511) against the same month in 2023 (average: 1.5805), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0706 (+4.47%).

2024 Avg (October) 1.6511
2023 Avg (October) 1.5805

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6517 1.5507 1.5892
February 1.6388 1.5622 1.5921
March 1.6481 1.5730 1.6055
April 1.7022 1.5822 1.6030
May 1.6327 1.5833 1.6095
June 1.7365 1.6026 1.6325
July 1.6685 1.6006 1.6328
August 1.7689 1.5257 1.6199
September 1.6813 1.5424 1.6125
October 1.8206 1.5665 1.6511
November 1.7043 1.6061 1.6447
December 1.7999 1.5964 1.6848