YEARLY HIGH
0.0631 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.0527 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0572 GBP

2017 SCR to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SCR to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 7, valuing the pair at 0.0631. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.0527.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0105 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0606 to the December average rate of 0.0536, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0631 was up 0.96% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0625, 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 316 GBP
2016 Average 279 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 263 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 52.43 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0613
0.0529
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR to GBP 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 0.0590, compared to 0.0554 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0036 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0590
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0554

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0048 GBP (High: 0.0631 / Low: 0.0584). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0021 GBP (High: 0.0581 / Low: 0.0560).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0048
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0021

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0017 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0017

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 0.0602) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0528), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0074 (+14.08%).

2017 Avg (March) 0.0602
2016 Avg (March) 0.0528

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0625 0.0583 0.0606
February 0.0606 0.0584 0.0596
March 0.0631 0.0584 0.0602
April 0.0611 0.0568 0.0587
May 0.0581 0.0560 0.0572
June 0.0597 0.0564 0.0580
July 0.0590 0.0553 0.0568
August 0.0585 0.0558 0.0569
September 0.0569 0.0537 0.0551
October 0.0566 0.0541 0.0553
November 0.0569 0.0534 0.0547
December 0.0556 0.0527 0.0536