YEARLY HIGH
0.0593 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.0332 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0466 GBP

2021 SCR to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the SCR to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 8, valuing the pair at 0.0593. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 21, dropping to 0.0332.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0262 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0345 to the December average rate of 0.0559, the exchange rate registered a net change of 61.84% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0593 was down 8.52% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0648, 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 297 GBP
2020 Average 232 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 166 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 130.84 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0581
0.0319
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 0.0397, compared to 0.0536 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0139 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0397
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0536

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.0172 GBP (High: 0.0519 / Low: 0.0348). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 GBP (High: 0.0349 / Low: 0.0341).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0172
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0025 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0025

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 0.0559) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0351), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0208 (+59.26%).

2021 Avg (December) 0.0559
2020 Avg (December) 0.0351

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0349 0.0341 0.0345
February 0.0346 0.0332 0.0340
March 0.0357 0.0334 0.0341
April 0.0519 0.0348 0.0446
May 0.0489 0.0427 0.0452
June 0.0490 0.0427 0.0459
July 0.0534 0.0440 0.0490
August 0.0569 0.0471 0.0529
September 0.0575 0.0520 0.0555
October 0.0570 0.0487 0.0530
November 0.0586 0.0499 0.0552
December 0.0593 0.0503 0.0559