YEARLY HIGH
0.0653 EUR
YEARLY LOW
0.0571 EUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0622 EUR

2018 SCR to EUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SCR to EUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 0.0653. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 0.0571.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0082 EUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0589 to the December average rate of 0.0643, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0653 was down 11.15% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0735, 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 327 EUR
2017 Average 327 EUR
Yearly Trough Low 285 EUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 41.11 EUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0650
0.0584
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR to EUR 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 0.0607, compared to 0.0637 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0030 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0607
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0637

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0047 EUR (High: 0.0644 / Low: 0.0597). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 EUR (High: 0.0634 / Low: 0.0628).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0047
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.0644) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0616), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0028 (+4.58%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.0644
2017 Avg (November) 0.0616

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0605 0.0572 0.0589
February 0.0609 0.0571 0.0595
March 0.0606 0.0571 0.0594
April 0.0615 0.0587 0.0605
May 0.0644 0.0597 0.0627
June 0.0639 0.0625 0.0634
July 0.0634 0.0628 0.0631
August 0.0649 0.0628 0.0638
September 0.0636 0.0599 0.0629
October 0.0648 0.0625 0.0638
November 0.0653 0.0639 0.0644
December 0.0648 0.0631 0.0643