YEARLY HIGH
4.0390 GMD
YEARLY LOW
3.5731 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.6626 GMD

2019 SCR to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the SCR to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 11, valuing the pair at 4.0390. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 23, dropping to 3.5731.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4660 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.6265 to the December average rate of 3.7469, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 4.0390 was up 10.50% compared to the 2018 peak of 3.6553, 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 20,195 GMD
2018 Average 17,660 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 17,865 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,329.94 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

3.7597
3.6066
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR to GMD 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 3.6246, compared to 3.7006 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0760 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.6246
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.7006

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.4583 GMD (High: 4.0390 / Low: 3.5807). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0141 GMD (High: 3.6326 / Low: 3.6184).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.4583
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0141

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 0.0147 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0147

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 3.6927) against the same month in 2018 (average: 3.5395), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1532 (+4.33%).

2019 Avg (August) 3.6927
2018 Avg (August) 3.5395

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.6326 3.6184 3.6265
February 3.6281 3.5913 3.6222
March 3.6393 3.5877 3.6236
April 3.6406 3.5737 3.6193
May 3.6375 3.6132 3.6293
June 3.6515 3.5874 3.6267
July 3.6605 3.5731 3.6463
August 4.0390 3.5807 3.6927
September 3.7089 3.6576 3.6780
October 3.7367 3.6798 3.7002
November 3.9535 3.6408 3.7395
December 3.7555 3.7399 3.7469