YEARLY HIGH
0.6626 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.5843 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5996 SBD

2019 SCR to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the SCR to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 11, valuing the pair at 0.6626. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 23, dropping to 0.5843.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0783 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5940 to the December average rate of 0.6047, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.79% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.6626 was up 9.77% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.6036, 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 3,313 SBD
2018 Average 2,893 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 2,922 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 391.52 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.6058
0.5920
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 0.5960, compared to 0.6031 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0071 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5960
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6031

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.0752 SBD (High: 0.6626 / Low: 0.5874). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0059 SBD (High: 0.6062 / Low: 0.6003).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0752
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0059

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 0.6021) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.5805), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0216 (+3.72%).

2019 Avg (August) 0.6021
2018 Avg (August) 0.5805

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6061 0.5843 0.5940
February 0.5999 0.5849 0.5932
March 0.5992 0.5882 0.5936
April 0.6007 0.5859 0.5952
May 0.6026 0.5925 0.5986
June 0.6047 0.5969 0.6017
July 0.6080 0.5910 0.6027
August 0.6626 0.5874 0.6021
September 0.6075 0.5948 0.6016
October 0.6070 0.5991 0.6032
November 0.6371 0.5874 0.6043
December 0.6062 0.6003 0.6047