YEARLY HIGH
0.6596 SVC
YEARLY LOW
0.6102 SVC
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6426 SVC

2018 SCR to SVC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SCR to SVC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 0.6596. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 27, dropping to 0.6102.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0494 SVC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6289 to the December average rate of 0.6399, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.6596 was down 2.26% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.6748, 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 3,298 SVC
2017 Average 3,221 SVC
Yearly Trough Low 3,051 SVC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 247.05 SVC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.6514
0.6268
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR to SVC 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 0.6431, compared to 0.6420 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6431
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6420

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0349 SVC (High: 0.6596 / Low: 0.6247). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0035 SVC (High: 0.6448 / Low: 0.6413).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0349
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0035

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 July and August, 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: 0.6429) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.6507), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0078 (-1.20%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.6429
2017 Avg (February) 0.6507

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6397 0.6175 0.6289
February 0.6596 0.6247 0.6429
March 0.6509 0.6205 0.6413
April 0.6509 0.6360 0.6493
May 0.6522 0.6232 0.6487
June 0.6518 0.6455 0.6478
July 0.6479 0.6440 0.6460
August 0.6448 0.6413 0.6436
September 0.6440 0.6102 0.6411
October 0.6433 0.6302 0.6410
November 0.6420 0.6351 0.6406
December 0.6418 0.6276 0.6399