YEARLY HIGH
1668.9090 STD
YEARLY LOW
943.8532 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1330.1320 STD

2021 SCR to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the SCR to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 8, valuing the pair at 1668.9090. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 943.8532.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 725.0558 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 963.5806 to the December average rate of 1577.6520, the exchange rate registered a net change of 63.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1668.9090 was down 5.21% compared to the 2020 peak of 1760.6938, 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 8,344,545 STD
2020 Average 6,415,264 STD
Yearly Trough Low 4,719,266 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,625,278.95 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1642.1492
900.8948
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 1135.9055, compared to 1524.3584 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 388.4530 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1135.9055
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1524.3584

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 487.9042 STD (High: 1489.8202 / Low: 1001.9160). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 21.9957 STD (High: 965.8489 / Low: 943.8532).

April Spread (Volatile) ±487.9042
January Spread (Stable) ±21.9957

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 62.1902 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -62.1902

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 1577.6520) against the same month in 2020 (average: 975.4231), the exchange rate shifted by +602.2290 (+61.74%).

2021 Avg (December) 1577.6520
2020 Avg (December) 975.4231

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 965.8489 943.8532 963.5806
February 977.7375 945.8775 962.6660
March 1013.5906 958.6502 971.1060
April 1489.8202 1001.9160 1281.2956
May 1405.2918 1256.7734 1317.6765
June 1395.1535 1236.9661 1319.1081
July 1525.7473 1253.9061 1396.4167
August 1625.1162 1345.8084 1513.5459
September 1619.2799 1472.0129 1580.3780
October 1631.6940 1396.9411 1518.1878
November 1656.5469 1419.7760 1559.9702
December 1668.9090 1415.2506 1577.6520