YEARLY HIGH
1.2494 LSL
YEARLY LOW
0.6810 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9480 LSL

2021 SCR to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the SCR to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 10, valuing the pair at 1.2494. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 0.6810.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5684 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7104 to the December average rate of 1.1800, the exchange rate registered a net change of 66.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1.2494 was down 8.70% compared to the 2020 peak of 1.3684, 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 6,247 LSL
2020 Average 4,886 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 3,405 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,841.86 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1.2282
0.6496
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR to LSL 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 0.7988, compared to 1.0972 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2984 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7988
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0972

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.3233 LSL (High: 1.0277 / Low: 0.7043). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0297 LSL (High: 0.7107 / Low: 0.6810).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.3233
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0297

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 0.0324 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0324

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 1.1800) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.7026), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4773 (+67.94%).

2021 Avg (December) 1.1800
2020 Avg (December) 0.7026

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7296 0.6875 0.7104
February 0.7107 0.6810 0.6978
March 0.7323 0.6890 0.7085
April 1.0277 0.7043 0.8911
May 0.9778 0.8350 0.8942
June 0.9649 0.8174 0.8906
July 1.0867 0.8797 0.9826
August 1.1757 0.9662 1.0813
September 1.1644 1.0536 1.1109
October 1.1636 0.9883 1.0785
November 1.2454 1.0546 1.1497
December 1.2494 1.0702 1.1800