YEARLY HIGH
0.6778 SEK
YEARLY LOW
0.5601 SEK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6388 SEK

2018 SCR to SEK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SCR to SEK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 15, valuing the pair at 0.6778. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 0.5601.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1176 SEK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5783 to the December average rate of 0.6610, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.6778 was down 3.31% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.7010, 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 3,389 SEK
2017 Average 3,146 SEK
Yearly Trough Low 2,801 SEK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 588.25 SEK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.6764
0.5694
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR to SEK 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 0.6171, compared to 0.6605 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0434 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6171
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6605

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0555 SEK (High: 0.6724 / Low: 0.6169). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0122 SEK (High: 0.6708 / Low: 0.6586).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0555
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0122

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0111 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0111

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 0.6675) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.5953), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0722 (+12.12%).

2018 Avg (August) 0.6675
2017 Avg (August) 0.5953

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5930 0.5624 0.5783
February 0.6073 0.5601 0.5912
March 0.6206 0.5836 0.6041
April 0.6502 0.6110 0.6281
May 0.6668 0.6156 0.6489
June 0.6671 0.6349 0.6519
July 0.6621 0.6439 0.6515
August 0.6778 0.6486 0.6675
September 0.6724 0.6169 0.6564
October 0.6735 0.6464 0.6628
November 0.6708 0.6586 0.6637
December 0.6678 0.6486 0.6610