2018 SCR to DJF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SCR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |