YEARLY HIGH
0.5627 SRD
YEARLY LOW
0.5196 SRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5481 SRD

2018 SCR to SRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SCR to SRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 0.5627. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 27, dropping to 0.5196.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0431 SRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5363 to the December average rate of 0.5454, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5627 was down 3.20% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.5813, 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 2,813 SRD
2017 Average 2,757 SRD
Yearly Trough Low 2,598 SRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 215.25 SRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.5561
0.5345
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 0.5488, compared to 0.5473 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5488
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5473

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0293 SRD (High: 0.5627 / Low: 0.5334). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 SRD (High: 0.5493 / Low: 0.5480).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0293
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No 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 0.0024 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0024

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.5486) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.5604), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0118 (-2.11%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.5486
2017 Avg (February) 0.5604

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5474 0.5268 0.5363
February 0.5627 0.5334 0.5486
March 0.5554 0.5296 0.5474
April 0.5557 0.5429 0.5543
May 0.5561 0.5321 0.5536
June 0.5554 0.5509 0.5528
July 0.5516 0.5442 0.5505
August 0.5493 0.5480 0.5488
September 0.5488 0.5196 0.5464
October 0.5482 0.5371 0.5465
November 0.5470 0.5452 0.5463
December 0.5470 0.5350 0.5454