YEARLY HIGH
0.6115 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.5180 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5764 SBD

2014 SCR to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the SCR to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 28, valuing the pair at 0.6115. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 30, dropping to 0.5180.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0935 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5976 to the December average rate of 0.5411, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.6115 was down 2.35% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.6262, 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 3,058 SBD
2013 Average 2,964 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 2,590 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 467.43 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.6101
0.5166
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR to SBD 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 0.5979, compared to 0.5548 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0431 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5979
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5548

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was October, with a trading range of 0.0444 SBD (High: 0.5625 / Low: 0.5180). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0065 SBD (High: 0.5913 / Low: 0.5848).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0444
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0065

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0177 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0177

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2014: 0.6023) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.6165), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0141 (-2.29%).

2014 Avg (April) 0.6023
2013 Avg (April) 0.6165

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6021 0.5956 0.5976
February 0.6024 0.5933 0.5988
March 0.6053 0.5946 0.5988
April 0.6115 0.5922 0.6023
May 0.6089 0.5814 0.5989
June 0.6021 0.5844 0.5912
July 0.5913 0.5848 0.5881
August 0.5894 0.5559 0.5754
September 0.5622 0.5537 0.5580
October 0.5625 0.5180 0.5421
November 0.5276 0.5188 0.5244
December 0.5700 0.5264 0.5411