YEARLY HIGH
5.5940 GMD
YEARLY LOW
4.8142 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.2945 GMD

2026 SCR to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the SCR to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 20, valuing the pair at 5.5940. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 14, dropping to 4.8142.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7798 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.2270 to the December average rate of 5.4196, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.68% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 5.5940 was up 2.21% compared to the 2025 peak of 5.4727, 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 27,970 GMD
2025 Average 25,242 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 24,071 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,898.94 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

5.4466
5.1220
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 5.2568, compared to 5.4076 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1508 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.2568
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.4076

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 0.7605 GMD (High: 5.5940 / Low: 4.8335). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0326 GMD (High: 5.3446 / Low: 5.3120).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.7605
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0326

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1155 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1155

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 5.3059) against the same month in 2025 (average: 4.9771), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3288 (+6.61%).

2026 Avg (February) 5.3059
2025 Avg (February) 4.9771

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.5479 4.8442 5.2270
February 5.5940 4.8335 5.3059
March 5.4561 4.8142 5.1905
April 5.3776 4.8229 5.1491
May 5.3446 5.3120 5.3331
June 5.5564 5.1819 5.3355
July 5.5188 5.0516 5.3956
August 5.4784 5.3640 5.4196