YEARLY HIGH
0.1541 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.1411 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1473 BBD

2017 SCR to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SCR to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 7, valuing the pair at 0.1541. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 0.1411.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0130 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1496 to the December average rate of 0.1436, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1541 was down 2.65% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1583, 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 771 BBD
2016 Average 754 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 706 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 64.98 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1501
0.1430
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR to BBD 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 0.1486, compared to 0.1460 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0025 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1486
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1460

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0102 BBD (High: 0.1513 / Low: 0.1411). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0039 BBD (High: 0.1498 / Low: 0.1459).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0102
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0039

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0013 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 0.1486) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1505), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0020 (-1.30%).

2017 Avg (March) 0.1486
2016 Avg (March) 0.1505

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1538 0.1472 0.1496
February 0.1519 0.1463 0.1487
March 0.1541 0.1465 0.1486
April 0.1534 0.1462 0.1484
May 0.1498 0.1459 0.1477
June 0.1520 0.1438 0.1485
July 0.1520 0.1451 0.1478
August 0.1521 0.1455 0.1473
September 0.1494 0.1454 0.1468
October 0.1495 0.1422 0.1460
November 0.1513 0.1411 0.1447
December 0.1491 0.1421 0.1436