YEARLY HIGH
0.1059 AUD
YEARLY LOW
0.0902 AUD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0961 AUD

2017 SCR to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SCR to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.1059. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 0.0902.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0157 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1003 to the December average rate of 0.0938, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1059 was down 6.73% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1136, 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 530 AUD
2016 Average 507 AUD
Yearly Trough Low 451 AUD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 78.56 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1011
0.0912
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR to AUD 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 0.0985, compared to 0.0937 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0047 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0985
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0937

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0085 AUD (High: 0.1059 / Low: 0.0974). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0027 AUD (High: 0.0953 / Low: 0.0926).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0085
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0027

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0036 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0036

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.1003) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1090), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0087 (-7.97%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.1003
2016 Avg (January) 0.1090

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1059 0.0974 0.1003
February 0.0995 0.0952 0.0970
March 0.1015 0.0960 0.0975
April 0.1010 0.0963 0.0984
May 0.1014 0.0975 0.0994
June 0.1009 0.0948 0.0983
July 0.1000 0.0919 0.0947
August 0.0962 0.0919 0.0931
September 0.0936 0.0902 0.0921
October 0.0953 0.0926 0.0937
November 0.0994 0.0928 0.0949
December 0.0982 0.0912 0.0938