YEARLY HIGH
9.4533 LRD
YEARLY LOW
6.6063 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.6812 LRD

2017 SCR to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SCR to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 23, valuing the pair at 9.4533. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 27, dropping to 6.6063.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.8470 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.0008 to the December average rate of 9.0106, the exchange rate registered a net change of 28.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 9.4533 was up 30.31% compared to the 2016 peak of 7.2542, 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 47,267 LRD
2016 Average 33,670 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 33,031 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,235.05 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

9.2265
6.6354
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR to LRD 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 6.9836, compared to 8.3788 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.3952 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.9836
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.3788

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 2.0722 LRD (High: 8.7028 / Low: 6.6306). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2196 LRD (High: 7.1344 / Low: 6.9148).

August Spread (Volatile) ±2.0722
February Spread (Stable) ±0.2196

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1220 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1220

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 8.9163) against the same month in 2016 (average: 6.8237), the exchange rate shifted by +2.0926 (+30.67%).

2017 Avg (November) 8.9163
2016 Avg (November) 6.8237

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.2253 6.7825 7.0008
February 7.1344 6.9148 7.0059
March 7.2817 6.8504 6.9796
April 7.2249 6.8743 6.9904
May 7.0762 6.8452 6.9515
June 7.1064 6.7107 6.9734
July 7.1076 6.6063 6.8513
August 8.7028 6.6306 8.2768
September 8.7421 8.4002 8.5781
October 8.8461 8.4560 8.6396
November 9.4533 8.5593 8.9163
December 9.3530 8.9189 9.0106