YEARLY HIGH
44.9455 SOS
YEARLY LOW
41.0497 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
42.6457 SOS

2017 SCR to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SCR to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 22, valuing the pair at 44.9455. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 13, dropping to 41.0497.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.8958 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 43.1990 to the December average rate of 41.6441, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 44.9455 was down 7.19% compared to the 2016 peak of 48.4297, 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 224,728 SOS
2016 Average 223,696 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 205,248 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19,479.13 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

43.3545
41.4887
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR to SOS 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 42.9883, compared to 42.3031 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6852 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 42.9883
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 42.3031

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 3.8168 SOS (High: 44.9455 / Low: 41.1287). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2685 SOS (High: 43.3444 / Low: 42.0759).

November Spread (Volatile) ±3.8168
May Spread (Stable) ±1.2685

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.3827 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3827

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 41.9224) against the same month in 2016 (average: 43.0421), the exchange rate shifted by -1.1197 (-2.60%).

2017 Avg (November) 41.9224
2016 Avg (November) 43.0421

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 44.5452 42.5801 43.1990
February 43.7949 42.3312 43.0512
March 44.5769 42.2172 42.9360
April 44.3791 42.3279 43.0082
May 43.3444 42.0759 42.7338
June 44.2241 41.8453 43.0013
July 44.2263 41.7391 42.6958
August 43.7576 41.9411 42.6209
September 43.5603 42.1395 42.6302
October 43.5006 41.2338 42.3050
November 44.9455 41.1287 41.9224
December 43.5747 41.0497 41.6441