YEARLY HIGH
0.2878 AED
YEARLY LOW
0.1693 AED
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2354 AED

2021 SCR to AED Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the SCR to AED exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 8, valuing the pair at 0.2878. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 0.1693.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1186 AED. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1730 to the December average rate of 0.2731, the exchange rate registered a net change of 57.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.2878 was down 1.50% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.2922, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,439 AED
2020 Average 1,093 AED
Yearly Trough Low 846 AED
Transaction Impact: A difference of 592.75 AED purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.2907
0.1623
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR to AED 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 0.2028, compared to 0.2681 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0654 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2028
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2681

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.0873 AED (High: 0.2639 / Low: 0.1766). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0040 AED (High: 0.1733 / Low: 0.1693).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0873
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0040

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0137 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0137

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 0.2731) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.1733), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0998 (+57.60%).

2021 Avg (December) 0.2731
2020 Avg (December) 0.1733

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1733 0.1693 0.1730
February 0.1766 0.1708 0.1735
March 0.1802 0.1715 0.1735
April 0.2639 0.1766 0.2269
May 0.2489 0.2226 0.2334
June 0.2503 0.2226 0.2361
July 0.2726 0.2243 0.2489
August 0.2867 0.2392 0.2681
September 0.2870 0.2612 0.2800
October 0.2871 0.2458 0.2663
November 0.2872 0.2461 0.2723
December 0.2878 0.2452 0.2731