YEARLY HIGH
13.4469 DJF
YEARLY LOW
12.4055 DJF
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.0608 DJF

2018 SCR to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SCR to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 13.4469. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 27, dropping to 12.4055.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0414 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.8460 to the December average rate of 13.0190, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 13.4469 was down 2.77% compared to the 2017 peak of 13.8300, 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 67,235 DJF
2017 Average 65,832 DJF
Yearly Trough Low 62,027 DJF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,207.18 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

13.2091
12.8130
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR to DJF 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 13.0570, compared to 13.0645 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0075 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.0570
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.0645

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.7214 DJF (High: 13.4469 / Low: 12.7255). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0274 DJF (High: 13.1101 / Low: 13.0827).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.7214
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0274

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0651 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0651

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 13.0444) against the same month in 2017 (average: 13.3037), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2594 (-1.95%).

2018 Avg (February) 13.0444
2017 Avg (February) 13.3037

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.1059 12.6135 12.8460
February 13.4469 12.7255 13.0444
March 13.1668 12.5545 12.9792
April 13.1674 12.8640 13.1283
May 13.2483 12.6741 13.1682
June 13.2391 13.1307 13.1761
July 13.1563 13.0812 13.1372
August 13.1101 13.0827 13.0999
September 13.1243 12.4055 13.0464
October 13.0865 12.8182 13.0444
November 13.0559 13.0118 13.0400
December 13.0589 12.7723 13.0190