YEARLY HIGH
222.6091 CDF
YEARLY LOW
188.3725 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
205.9999 CDF

2024 SCR to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the SCR to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 24, valuing the pair at 222.6091. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 188.3725.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 34.2366 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 203.4254 to the December average rate of 202.3422, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 222.6091 was up 5.20% compared to the 2023 peak of 211.6046, 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 1,113,045 CDF
2023 Average 870,415 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 941,863 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 171,182.80 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

212.7930
201.3921
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 204.5964, compared to 207.4035 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.8072 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 204.5964
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 207.4035

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was August, with a trading range of 32.0571 CDF (High: 221.4680 / Low: 189.4109). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.3288 CDF (High: 208.1129 / Low: 201.7841).

August Spread (Volatile) ±32.0571
May Spread (Stable) ±6.3288

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 5.7703 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.7703

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2024: 211.8429) against the same month in 2023 (average: 189.0646), the exchange rate shifted by +22.7783 (+12.05%).

2024 Avg (September) 211.8429
2023 Avg (September) 189.0646

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 210.1744 195.0316 203.4254
February 208.5964 199.5493 204.8176
March 208.5332 194.6729 204.1309
April 209.8668 194.2488 205.4253
May 208.1129 201.7841 204.7084
June 209.8377 192.3946 205.0704
July 210.3813 201.3735 206.1543
August 221.4680 189.4109 207.5844
September 222.6091 204.9079 211.8429
October 217.4090 188.6176 208.3849
November 213.3345 199.9748 208.1124
December 215.2067 188.3725 202.3422