YEARLY HIGH
5.5373 GMD
YEARLY LOW
4.5524 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.0351 GMD

2024 SCR to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the SCR to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 27, valuing the pair at 5.5373. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 14, dropping to 4.5524.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9848 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.0291 to the December average rate of 5.0909, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 5.5373 was up 6.18% compared to the 2023 peak of 5.2151, 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 27,686 GMD
2023 Average 23,194 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 22,762 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,924.25 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

5.2030
4.8801
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 4.9862, compared to 5.0839 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0978 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.9862
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.0839

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was August, with a trading range of 0.8432 GMD (High: 5.5373 / Low: 4.6941). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1527 GMD (High: 5.0504 / Low: 4.8977).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.8432
May Spread (Stable) ±0.1527

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1171 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1171

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2024: 5.0891) against the same month in 2023 (average: 4.5307), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5584 (+12.32%).

2024 Avg (August) 5.0891
2023 Avg (August) 4.5307

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.1493 4.8427 5.0291
February 5.1347 4.9026 5.0234
March 5.0951 4.7682 4.9984
April 5.0635 4.7262 4.9963
May 5.0504 4.8977 4.9628
June 4.9961 4.6146 4.9070
July 5.1027 4.8045 4.9172
August 5.5373 4.6941 5.0891
September 5.3444 4.9072 5.1737
October 5.3913 4.5524 5.0566
November 5.3373 4.9649 5.1761
December 5.3362 4.7540 5.0909