YEARLY HIGH
135.2204 CDF
YEARLY LOW
70.0037 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
109.2345 CDF

2020 SCR to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SCR to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 16, valuing the pair at 135.2204. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 6, dropping to 70.0037.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 65.2167 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 123.4601 to the December average rate of 92.2272, the exchange rate registered a net change of -25.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 135.2204 was up 1.08% compared to the 2019 peak of 133.7724, 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 676,102 CDF
2019 Average 604,266 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 350,018 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 326,083.67 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

128.0187
88.9734
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR to CDF 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 114.5045, compared to 103.9645 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 10.5400 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 114.5045
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 103.9645

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 26.2180 CDF (High: 124.6082 / Low: 98.3901). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6925 CDF (High: 109.6688 / Low: 108.9763).

April Spread (Volatile) ±26.2180
September Spread (Stable) ±0.6925

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 19.0039 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -19.0039

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 124.7650) against the same month in 2019 (average: 119.5173), the exchange rate shifted by +5.2476 (+4.39%).

2020 Avg (March) 124.7650
2019 Avg (March) 119.5173

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 131.4153 122.8192 123.4601
February 127.6840 122.9369 123.7212
March 135.2204 120.6680 124.7650
April 124.6082 98.3901 105.7611
May 112.1352 96.0998 102.7587
June 111.2217 103.0081 106.5613
July 111.5453 107.5059 110.1932
August 111.5616 105.9344 109.9117
September 109.6688 108.9763 109.3403
October 109.3050 100.0778 105.5305
November 101.7177 94.4757 96.5842
December 94.5982 70.0037 92.2272