YEARLY HIGH
1.4817 MDL
YEARLY LOW
1.2209 MDL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3474 MDL

2023 SCR to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the SCR to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 1.4817. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 21, dropping to 1.2209.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2608 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4033 to the December average rate of 1.3109, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 1.4817 was down 2.49% compared to the 2022 peak of 1.5196, 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 7,409 MDL
2022 Average 6,972 MDL
Yearly Trough Low 6,104 MDL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,304.19 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

1.4129
1.2971
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR to MDL 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 1.3552, compared to 1.3397 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0154 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3552
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3397

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was July, with a trading range of 0.1807 MDL (High: 1.4016 / Low: 1.2209). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0704 MDL (High: 1.3513 / Low: 1.2809).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.1807
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0704

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2023. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0475 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0475

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 1.4033) against the same month in 2022 (average: 1.3033), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1000 (+7.67%).

2023 Avg (January) 1.4033
2022 Avg (January) 1.3033

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4817 1.3253 1.4033
February 1.4490 1.3216 1.3860
March 1.4370 1.3138 1.3830
April 1.3867 1.2872 1.3354
May 1.3625 1.2618 1.3166
June 1.3898 1.2554 1.3067
July 1.4016 1.2209 1.3398
August 1.3513 1.2809 1.3221
September 1.4148 1.3164 1.3682
October 1.4198 1.3221 1.3610
November 1.3662 1.2931 1.3363
December 1.3751 1.2550 1.3109