YEARLY HIGH
2.3899 NIO
YEARLY LOW
2.1882 NIO
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.3254 NIO

2018 SCR to NIO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SCR to NIO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 2.3899. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 15, dropping to 2.1882.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2017 NIO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2256 to the December average rate of 2.3722, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.3899 was up 2.59% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.3295, 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 11,949 NIO
2017 Average 11,041 NIO
Yearly Trough Low 10,941 NIO
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,008.53 NIO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.3868
2.2110
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR to NIO 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 2.2960, compared to 2.3548 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0588 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2960
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3548

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.1413 NIO (High: 2.3752 / Low: 2.2338). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0216 NIO (High: 2.3567 / Low: 2.3352).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1413
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0216

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0045 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0045

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 2.3722) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.2134), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1587 (+7.17%).

2018 Avg (December) 2.3722
2017 Avg (December) 2.2134

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.2688 2.1882 2.2256
February 2.3478 2.2226 2.2885
March 2.3249 2.2054 2.2840
April 2.3260 2.2680 2.3157
May 2.3459 2.2318 2.3247
June 2.3499 2.3248 2.3375
July 2.3539 2.3297 2.3413
August 2.3567 2.3352 2.3458
September 2.3752 2.2338 2.3473
October 2.3692 2.3139 2.3570
November 2.3741 2.3472 2.3653
December 2.3899 2.3263 2.3722