YEARLY HIGH
4.8280 GMD
YEARLY LOW
3.5239 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.0918 GMD

2022 SCR to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the SCR to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 6, valuing the pair at 4.8280. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 3.5239.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3042 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.8401 to the December average rate of 4.6451, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 4.8280 was up 17.58% compared to the 2021 peak of 4.1061, 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 24,140 GMD
2021 Average 16,539 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 17,619 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,520.75 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

4.7382
3.6210
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 3.8956, compared to 4.2879 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3923 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.8956
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.2879

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was January, with a trading range of 0.5534 GMD (High: 4.0773 / Low: 3.5239). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1049 GMD (High: 3.7890 / Low: 3.6841).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.5534
March Spread (Stable) ±0.1049

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1704 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1704

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2022: 4.5688) against the same month in 2021 (average: 3.8724), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6964 (+17.98%).

2022 Avg (November) 4.5688
2021 Avg (November) 3.8724

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.0773 3.5239 3.8401
February 4.0891 3.6668 3.8845
March 3.7890 3.6841 3.7141
April 4.1377 3.7182 3.7956
May 4.2481 3.8139 4.1005
June 4.2256 3.7786 4.0389
July 4.2242 3.7860 4.0784
August 4.2665 3.9279 4.0974
September 4.3372 3.8421 4.0893
October 4.4643 4.0622 4.2485
November 4.8280 4.4227 4.5688
December 4.8068 4.3727 4.6451