YEARLY HIGH
0.1304 AUD
YEARLY LOW
0.0613 AUD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0871 AUD

2020 SCR to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SCR to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 16, valuing the pair at 0.1304. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0613.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0691 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1066 to the December average rate of 0.0626, the exchange rate registered a net change of -41.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1304 was up 9.62% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1189, 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 652 AUD
2019 Average 526 AUD
Yearly Trough Low 306 AUD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 345.48 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1235
0.0570
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 0.1005, compared to 0.0736 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0270 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1005
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0736

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 0.0337 AUD (High: 0.1208 / Low: 0.0871). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0034 AUD (High: 0.0792 / Low: 0.0758).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0337
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0034

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0200 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0200

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.1180) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1031), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0149 (+14.45%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.1180
2019 Avg (March) 0.1031

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1123 0.1036 0.1066
February 0.1157 0.1081 0.1099
March 0.1304 0.1097 0.1180
April 0.1208 0.0871 0.0980
May 0.0963 0.0850 0.0883
June 0.0859 0.0804 0.0825
July 0.0822 0.0778 0.0806
August 0.0789 0.0747 0.0777
September 0.0792 0.0758 0.0771
October 0.0782 0.0727 0.0759
November 0.0738 0.0650 0.0675
December 0.0651 0.0613 0.0626