YEARLY HIGH
1.8962 SCR
YEARLY LOW
1.6332 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7188 SCR

2026 SBD to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the SBD to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 14, valuing the pair at 1.8962. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 22, dropping to 1.6332.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2630 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7332 to the December average rate of 1.6771, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.8962 was up 1.49% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.8683, 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 9,481 SCR
2025 Average 8,610 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 8,166 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,315.06 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.7862
1.6672
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 1.7307, compared to 1.6832 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0475 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7307
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6832

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 0.2441 SCR (High: 1.8773 / Low: 1.6332). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0173 SCR (High: 1.6886 / Low: 1.6713).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.2441
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0173

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 0.0771 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0771

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 1.7599) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.7050), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0549 (+3.22%).

2026 Avg (March) 1.7599
2025 Avg (March) 1.7050

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8550 1.6419 1.7332
February 1.8773 1.6332 1.7167
March 1.8962 1.6617 1.7599
April 1.8875 1.6982 1.7763
May 1.7088 1.6888 1.6991
June 1.7470 1.6355 1.6989
July 1.8075 1.6507 1.6893
August 1.6886 1.6713 1.6771