YEARLY HIGH
0.2525 LTL
YEARLY LOW
0.0706 LTL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1057 LTL

2017 SCR to LTL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SCR to LTL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.2525. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 0.0706.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1820 LTL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2051 to the December average rate of 0.0718, the exchange rate registered a net change of -64.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2525 was up 0.49% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2513, 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 1,263 LTL
2016 Average 1,163 LTL
Yearly Trough Low 353 LTL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 909.86 LTL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2567
0.0550
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR to LTL 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 0.1383, compared to 0.0730 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0653 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1383
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0730

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.1789 LTL (High: 0.2525 / Low: 0.0736). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 LTL (High: 0.0749 / Low: 0.0729).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1789
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1493 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1493

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.2051) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2379), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0328 (-13.78%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.2051
2016 Avg (January) 0.2379

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2525 0.0736 0.2051
February 0.2471 0.0732 0.1462
March 0.2514 0.2337 0.2399
April 0.2375 0.0731 0.0906
May 0.0749 0.0729 0.0738
June 0.0760 0.0719 0.0742
July 0.0760 0.0725 0.0739
August 0.0761 0.0728 0.0737
September 0.0747 0.0727 0.0734
October 0.0747 0.0711 0.0730
November 0.0757 0.0706 0.0724
December 0.0745 0.0711 0.0718