YEARLY HIGH
36.2289 AMD
YEARLY LOW
33.6372 AMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
35.4679 AMD

2018 SCR to AMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SCR to AMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 36.2289. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 27, dropping to 33.6372.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.5917 AMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 34.6994 to the December average rate of 35.4454, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 36.2289 was down 3.59% compared to the 2017 peak of 37.5780, 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 181,144 AMD
2017 Average 177,648 AMD
Yearly Trough Low 168,186 AMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,958.41 AMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

36.0089
34.5803
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR to AMD 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 35.4362, compared to 35.4996 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0634 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 35.4362
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 35.4996

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 2.0798 AMD (High: 35.7170 / Low: 33.6372). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2427 AMD (High: 35.6205 / Low: 35.3777).

September Spread (Volatile) ±2.0798
August Spread (Stable) ±0.2427

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.2221 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2221

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 35.3611) against the same month in 2017 (average: 36.1761), the exchange rate shifted by -0.8149 (-2.25%).

2018 Avg (February) 35.3611
2017 Avg (February) 36.1761

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 35.2738 34.0910 34.6994
February 36.2289 34.3315 35.3611
March 35.7670 34.0903 35.2206
April 36.0748 34.9542 35.7042
May 36.1773 34.5858 35.8899
June 36.0367 35.5641 35.7418
July 35.7771 35.3738 35.5196
August 35.6205 35.3777 35.4664
September 35.7170 33.6372 35.4416
October 35.7502 34.7921 35.5279
November 35.8027 35.2003 35.5965
December 35.7075 34.6932 35.4454