YEARLY HIGH
1.3102 NAD
YEARLY LOW
0.9945 NAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1085 NAD

2016 SCR to NAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SCR to NAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 18, valuing the pair at 1.3102. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 10, dropping to 0.9945.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3157 NAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2448 to the December average rate of 1.0360, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.3102 was up 8.05% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.2126, 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 6,551 NAD
2015 Average 4,814 NAD
Yearly Trough Low 4,972 NAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,578.46 NAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.2656
1.0151
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR to NAD 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 1.1616, compared to 1.0554 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1062 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1616
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0554

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.1687 NAD (High: 1.2106 / Low: 1.0418). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0546 NAD (High: 1.0649 / Low: 1.0103).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1687
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0546

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0684 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0684

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 1.2448) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.8315), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4133 (+49.71%).

2016 Avg (January) 1.2448
2015 Avg (January) 0.8315

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3102 1.1656 1.2448
February 1.2258 1.1059 1.1799
March 1.1912 1.0911 1.1564
April 1.1411 1.0187 1.0880
May 1.2106 1.0418 1.1491
June 1.2047 1.0918 1.1518
July 1.1332 1.0439 1.0941
August 1.1105 0.9945 1.0400
September 1.1147 1.0167 1.0620
October 1.0903 1.0232 1.0519
November 1.0919 0.9961 1.0484
December 1.0649 1.0103 1.0360