YEARLY HIGH
1.4578 LSL
YEARLY LOW
1.1655 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3415 LSL

2024 SCR to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the SCR to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 1.4578. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 14, dropping to 1.1655.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2924 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4045 to the December average rate of 1.2923, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 1.4578 was down 3.39% compared to the 2023 peak of 1.5090, 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 7,289 LSL
2023 Average 6,873 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 5,827 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,461.75 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

1.4230
1.2702
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 1.3788, compared to 1.3042 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0746 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3788
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3042

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was August, with a trading range of 0.1937 LSL (High: 1.3973 / Low: 1.2036). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0649 LSL (High: 1.3845 / Low: 1.3197).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1937
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0649

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2024. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0414 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0414

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2024: 1.4045) against the same month in 2023 (average: 1.2636), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1410 (+11.16%).

2024 Avg (January) 1.4045
2023 Avg (January) 1.2636

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4578 1.3467 1.4045
February 1.4553 1.3661 1.4103
March 1.4223 1.3071 1.3878
April 1.4168 1.3337 1.3886
May 1.3845 1.3197 1.3472
June 1.3917 1.2181 1.3347
July 1.3668 1.2818 1.3219
August 1.3973 1.2036 1.3140
September 1.3524 1.2396 1.3100
October 1.3466 1.1655 1.2829
November 1.3452 1.2450 1.3044
December 1.3660 1.1864 1.2923