YEARLY HIGH
0.1156 BND
YEARLY LOW
0.0925 BND
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1034 BND

2018 SCR to BND Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SCR to BND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 0.1156. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 0.0925.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0231 BND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0950 to the December average rate of 0.1148, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1156 was up 3.99% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1112, 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 578 BND
2017 Average 508 BND
Yearly Trough Low 462 BND
Transaction Impact: A difference of 115.62 BND purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1168
0.0930
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR to BND 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 0.0988, compared to 0.1080 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0093 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0988
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1080

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0157 BND (High: 0.1156 / Low: 0.0999). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0029 BND (High: 0.1038 / Low: 0.1010).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0157
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0029

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0051 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0051

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.1148) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0967), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0181 (+18.76%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.1148
2017 Avg (December) 0.0967

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0968 0.0925 0.0950
February 0.0993 0.0936 0.0970
March 0.0980 0.0932 0.0964
April 0.0995 0.0954 0.0977
May 0.1083 0.0949 0.1002
June 0.1123 0.0981 0.1062
July 0.1117 0.0992 0.1048
August 0.1113 0.1004 0.1108
September 0.1112 0.0969 0.1083
October 0.1038 0.1010 0.1032
November 0.1156 0.0999 0.1063
December 0.1156 0.1010 0.1148