YEARLY HIGH
0.1349 AWG
YEARLY LOW
0.1254 AWG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1316 AWG

2018 SCR to AWG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SCR to AWG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 0.1349. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 27, dropping to 0.1254.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0095 AWG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1287 to the December average rate of 0.1316, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1349 was down 3.04% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1391, 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 674 AWG
2017 Average 661 AWG
Yearly Trough Low 627 AWG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 47.27 AWG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1329
0.1283
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR to AWG 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 0.1314, compared to 0.1318 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1314
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1318

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0071 AWG (High: 0.1325 / Low: 0.1254). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 AWG (High: 0.1321 / Low: 0.1317).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0071
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.1316) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1339), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0023 (-1.73%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.1316
2017 Avg (February) 0.1339

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1314 0.1264 0.1287
February 0.1349 0.1279 0.1316
March 0.1327 0.1266 0.1308
April 0.1332 0.1291 0.1325
May 0.1334 0.1277 0.1326
June 0.1331 0.1318 0.1324
July 0.1323 0.1315 0.1320
August 0.1321 0.1317 0.1319
September 0.1325 0.1254 0.1317
October 0.1323 0.1296 0.1319
November 0.1320 0.1316 0.1319
December 0.1320 0.1292 0.1316