YEARLY HIGH
26.7477 MRO
YEARLY LOW
15.2728 MRO
YEARLY AVERAGE
26.0981 MRO

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SCR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 133,738 MRO
2017 Average 132,528 MRO
Yearly Trough Low 76,364 MRO
Transaction Impact: A difference of 57,374.44 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

26.4783
25.3572
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 26.1297
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 26.0665

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

October Spread (Volatile) ±11.0032
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0848

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No 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.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7149

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2018 Avg (February) 26.1071
2017 Avg (February) 26.6957

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