YEARLY HIGH
1.0530 NAD
YEARLY LOW
0.8742 NAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9799 NAD

2017 SCR to NAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SCR to NAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 1.0530. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.8742.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1788 NAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0124 to the December average rate of 0.9432, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.0530 was down 19.63% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.3102, 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 5,265 NAD
2016 Average 5,542 NAD
Yearly Trough Low 4,371 NAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 893.84 NAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.0272
0.9356
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 0.9813, compared to 0.9785 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0028 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9813
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9785

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.1506 NAD (High: 1.0249 / Low: 0.8742). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0458 NAD (High: 1.0154 / Low: 0.9696).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1506
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0458

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0764 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0764

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 1.0124) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.2448), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2323 (-18.66%).

2017 Avg (January) 1.0124
2016 Avg (January) 1.2448

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0530 0.9789 1.0124
February 1.0156 0.9529 0.9820
March 1.0014 0.9107 0.9589
April 1.0489 0.9529 0.9994
May 1.0147 0.9402 0.9785
June 0.9800 0.9253 0.9565
July 1.0192 0.9400 0.9690
August 1.0204 0.9535 0.9746
September 0.9909 0.9353 0.9654
October 1.0154 0.9696 0.9993
November 1.0497 0.9791 1.0196
December 1.0249 0.8742 0.9432