2018 SCR to MRO Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 SCR to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the SCR to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 26.7477. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 8, dropping to 15.2728.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.4749 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 25.5105 to the December average rate of 26.1074, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 26.7477 was down 3.54% compared to the 2017 peak of 27.7280, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SCR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
SCR to MRO Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 26.1297, compared to 26.0665 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0632 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 11.0032 MRO (High: 26.2760 / Low: 15.2728). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0848 MRO (High: 26.1815 / Low: 26.0967).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.7149 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 26.1071) against the same month in 2017 (average: 26.6957), the exchange rate shifted by -0.5886 (-2.20%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25.9814 | 25.0053 | 25.5105 |
| February | 26.7477 | 25.3901 | 26.1071 |
| March | 26.5122 | 25.2438 | 26.0714 |
| April | 26.5377 | 25.8807 | 26.3849 |
| May | 26.4821 | 25.4016 | 26.3699 |
| June | 26.4782 | 26.2246 | 26.3345 |
| July | 26.3434 | 26.1751 | 26.2850 |
| August | 26.3118 | 26.1562 | 26.2393 |
| September | 26.3090 | 24.9085 | 26.1655 |
| October | 26.2760 | 15.2728 | 25.4506 |
| November | 26.1815 | 26.0967 | 26.1511 |
| December | 26.1838 | 25.6092 | 26.1074 |