YEARLY HIGH
1.1126 NAD
YEARLY LOW
0.8366 NAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9710 NAD

2018 SCR to NAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SCR to NAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 1.1126. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 0.8366.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2759 NAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8759 to the December average rate of 1.0412, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.1126 was up 5.66% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.0530, 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 5,563 NAD
2017 Average 4,899 NAD
Yearly Trough Low 4,183 NAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,379.75 NAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.0912
0.8486
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 0.9033, compared to 1.0388 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1355 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9033
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0388

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.1288 NAD (High: 1.1126 / Low: 0.9838). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0481 NAD (High: 0.8900 / Low: 0.8420).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1288
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0481

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0301 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0301

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 1.0710) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.9654), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1057 (+10.94%).

2018 Avg (September) 1.0710
2017 Avg (September) 0.9654

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9058 0.8366 0.8759
February 0.9089 0.8391 0.8690
March 0.8900 0.8420 0.8688
April 0.9246 0.8622 0.8983
May 0.9471 0.8747 0.9278
June 1.0203 0.9349 0.9797
July 1.0225 0.9649 0.9934
August 1.0698 0.9738 1.0312
September 1.1126 0.9838 1.0710
October 1.0909 1.0316 1.0630
November 1.0610 1.0039 1.0329
December 1.0678 1.0022 1.0412