YEARLY HIGH
0.5117 SDG
YEARLY LOW
0.4683 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4885 SDG

2017 SCR to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SCR to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 14, valuing the pair at 0.5117. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 11, dropping to 0.4683.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0434 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4811 to the December average rate of 0.4832, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.5117 was up 3.49% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.4945, 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 2,559 SDG
2016 Average 2,324 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 2,342 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 217.04 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.4976
0.4777
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 0.4889, compared to 0.4881 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4889
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4881

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0368 SDG (High: 0.5051 / Low: 0.4683). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0125 SDG (High: 0.4988 / Low: 0.4864).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0368
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0125

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0045 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0045

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 0.4960) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.4541), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0419 (+9.22%).

2017 Avg (April) 0.4960
2016 Avg (April) 0.4541

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4966 0.4731 0.4811
February 0.4965 0.4705 0.4793
March 0.5051 0.4683 0.4884
April 0.5117 0.4884 0.4960
May 0.5009 0.4874 0.4930
June 0.5074 0.4804 0.4956
July 0.5080 0.4820 0.4927
August 0.5052 0.4864 0.4914
September 0.4988 0.4864 0.4904
October 0.5010 0.4756 0.4877
November 0.5051 0.4713 0.4832
December 0.5010 0.4734 0.4832