YEARLY HIGH
0.5813 SRD
YEARLY LOW
0.5255 SRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5515 SRD

2017 SCR to SRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SCR to SRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 7, valuing the pair at 0.5813. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 0.5255.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0558 SRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5583 to the December average rate of 0.5353, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.5813 was down 0.87% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.5864, 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 2,906 SRD
2016 Average 2,314 SRD
Yearly Trough Low 2,628 SRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 278.78 SRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.5630
0.5327
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR to SRD 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 0.5590, compared to 0.5440 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0150 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5590
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5440

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0381 SRD (High: 0.5636 / Low: 0.5255). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0146 SRD (High: 0.5644 / Low: 0.5498).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0381
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0146

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0058 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0058

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 0.5604) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.3003), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2601 (+86.63%).

2017 Avg (March) 0.5604
2016 Avg (March) 0.3003

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5774 0.5494 0.5583
February 0.5718 0.5518 0.5604
March 0.5813 0.5529 0.5604
April 0.5770 0.5519 0.5599
May 0.5644 0.5498 0.5566
June 0.5715 0.5406 0.5581
July 0.5692 0.5425 0.5523
August 0.5658 0.5412 0.5480
September 0.5554 0.5406 0.5458
October 0.5567 0.5297 0.5436
November 0.5636 0.5255 0.5390
December 0.5552 0.5294 0.5353