2018 SCR to SOS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 SCR to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the SCR to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 43.7147. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 27, dropping to 40.3272.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.3875 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 41.6791 to the December average rate of 42.4109, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 43.7147 was down 2.74% compared to the 2017 peak of 44.9455, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SCR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 42.5410, compared to 42.4829 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0581 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 2.3112 SOS (High: 43.7147 / Low: 41.4035). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2380 SOS (High: 42.6483 / Low: 42.4102).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.1814 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 42.6685) against the same month in 2017 (average: 43.0512), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3827 (-0.89%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42.5300 | 40.7932 | 41.6791 |
| February | 43.7147 | 41.4035 | 42.6685 |
| March | 43.4848 | 41.2235 | 42.5866 |
| April | 43.2924 | 42.0139 | 42.8709 |
| May | 43.1796 | 41.0308 | 42.7390 |
| June | 43.1492 | 42.2028 | 42.7021 |
| July | 42.8360 | 42.4622 | 42.6871 |
| August | 42.6483 | 42.4102 | 42.5480 |
| September | 42.5693 | 40.3272 | 42.3667 |
| October | 42.6567 | 41.6610 | 42.4507 |
| November | 42.5997 | 41.9855 | 42.4341 |
| December | 42.6065 | 41.6532 | 42.4109 |