YEARLY HIGH
1784.7743 STD
YEARLY LOW
1529.0085 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1669.1627 STD

2016 SCR to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SCR to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 22, valuing the pair at 1784.7743. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 28, dropping to 1529.0085.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 255.7657 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1723.5970 to the December average rate of 1738.7812, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1784.7743 was down 5.47% compared to the 2015 peak of 1888.1014, 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 8,923,871 STD
2015 Average 8,304,768 STD
Yearly Trough Low 7,645,043 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,278,828.68 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1752.0457
1592.8719
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR to STD 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 1655.1767, compared to 1683.1486 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 27.9719 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1655.1767
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1683.1486

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 187.8902 STD (High: 1717.4009 / Low: 1529.5107). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 46.7767 STD (High: 1677.8838 / Low: 1631.1071).

February Spread (Volatile) ±187.8902
September Spread (Stable) ±46.7767

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 69.6193 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -69.6193

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1738.7812) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1760.3413), the exchange rate shifted by -21.5601 (-1.22%).

2016 Avg (December) 1738.7812
2015 Avg (December) 1760.3413

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1752.4685 1650.1845 1723.5970
February 1717.4009 1529.5107 1653.9778
March 1721.5625 1590.5914 1658.6961
April 1698.6704 1529.0085 1606.1364
May 1685.8320 1552.3142 1624.8346
June 1759.3161 1595.3555 1663.8183
July 1732.9814 1645.4851 1681.8943
August 1688.2736 1616.2267 1651.8643
September 1677.8838 1631.1071 1649.6755
October 1710.2449 1625.3636 1675.2986
November 1750.4677 1645.9561 1701.3779
December 1784.7743 1708.1068 1738.7812