YEARLY HIGH
0.4945 SDG
YEARLY LOW
0.4255 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4647 SDG

2016 SCR to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SCR to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 0.4945. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 14, dropping to 0.4255.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0689 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4678 to the December average rate of 0.4851, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.68% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.4945 was down 1.49% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.5019, 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 2,472 SDG
2015 Average 2,262 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 2,128 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 344.66 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.4882
0.4510
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR to SDG 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 0.4597, compared to 0.4696 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0099 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4597
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4696

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0498 SDG (High: 0.4753 / Low: 0.4255). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0091 SDG (High: 0.4633 / Low: 0.4543).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0498
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0091

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0122 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0122

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 0.4844) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.4751), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0093 (+1.95%).

2016 Avg (November) 0.4844
2015 Avg (November) 0.4751

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4798 0.4469 0.4678
February 0.4753 0.4255 0.4557
March 0.4707 0.4496 0.4587
April 0.4773 0.4329 0.4541
May 0.4669 0.4409 0.4572
June 0.4819 0.4540 0.4648
July 0.4796 0.4516 0.4622
August 0.4650 0.4509 0.4593
September 0.4633 0.4543 0.4594
October 0.4871 0.4565 0.4673
November 0.4945 0.4750 0.4844
December 0.4933 0.4789 0.4851