YEARLY HIGH
0.0670 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.0542 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0573 GBP

2019 SCR to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the SCR to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 11, valuing the pair at 0.0670. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 12, dropping to 0.0542.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0129 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0568 to the December average rate of 0.0557, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0670 was up 14.23% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0587, 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 335 GBP
2018 Average 275 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 271 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 64.31 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0611
0.0549
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 0.0565, compared to 0.0581 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0565
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0581

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.0080 GBP (High: 0.0670 / Low: 0.0590). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 GBP (High: 0.0567 / Low: 0.0556).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0080
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0015 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0015

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 0.0606) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0572), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0034 (+5.96%).

2019 Avg (August) 0.0606
2018 Avg (August) 0.0572

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0586 0.0554 0.0568
February 0.0569 0.0547 0.0562
March 0.0563 0.0547 0.0555
April 0.0567 0.0556 0.0561
May 0.0580 0.0555 0.0569
June 0.0584 0.0572 0.0577
July 0.0602 0.0575 0.0586
August 0.0670 0.0590 0.0606
September 0.0605 0.0582 0.0591
October 0.0598 0.0562 0.0576
November 0.0599 0.0553 0.0567
December 0.0566 0.0542 0.0557