YEARLY HIGH
0.0718 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.0489 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0600 GBP

2022 SCR to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the SCR to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 27, valuing the pair at 0.0718. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 0.0489.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0228 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0537 to the December average rate of 0.0615, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0718 was up 20.96% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0593, 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 359 GBP
2021 Average 234 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 245 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 114.09 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0677
0.0513
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 0.0561, compared to 0.0639 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0078 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0561
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0639

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 0.0112 GBP (High: 0.0718 / Low: 0.0606). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 GBP (High: 0.0533 / Low: 0.0518).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0112
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0028 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0028

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2022: 0.0659) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0555), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0104 (+18.78%).

2022 Avg (September) 0.0659
2021 Avg (September) 0.0555

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0564 0.0489 0.0537
February 0.0567 0.0507 0.0540
March 0.0533 0.0518 0.0527
April 0.0610 0.0529 0.0544
May 0.0625 0.0561 0.0610
June 0.0640 0.0558 0.0606
July 0.0658 0.0583 0.0628
August 0.0667 0.0608 0.0630
September 0.0718 0.0606 0.0659
October 0.0688 0.0629 0.0663
November 0.0697 0.0608 0.0635
December 0.0643 0.0580 0.0615