YEARLY HIGH
38.8052 SYP
YEARLY LOW
35.8815 SYP
YEARLY AVERAGE
37.8245 SYP

2018 SCR to SYP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SCR to SYP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 38.8052. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 27, dropping to 35.8815.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.9237 SYP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 37.0236 to the December average rate of 37.6624, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 38.8052 was down 0.94% compared to the 2017 peak of 39.1747, 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 194,026 SYP
2017 Average 122,096 SYP
Yearly Trough Low 179,408 SYP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,618.63 SYP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

38.3411
36.9039
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR to SYP 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 37.8536, compared to 37.7954 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0582 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 37.8536
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 37.7954

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 2.0523 SYP (High: 37.9339 / Low: 35.8815). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0936 SYP (High: 37.9328 / Low: 37.8392).

September Spread (Volatile) ±2.0523
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0936

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 0.1638 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1638

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 37.8313) against the same month in 2017 (average: 15.9388), the exchange rate shifted by +21.8924 (+137.35%).

2018 Avg (February) 37.8313
2017 Avg (February) 15.9388

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 37.8019 36.3816 37.0236
February 38.8052 36.7832 37.8313
March 38.2988 36.5176 37.7509
April 38.3199 37.4390 38.2213
May 38.3586 36.6948 38.1743
June 38.3100 37.9900 38.1200
July 38.0846 37.9196 38.0208
August 37.9328 37.8392 37.8955
September 37.9339 35.8815 37.7317
October 37.8516 37.0854 37.7374
November 37.7696 37.6417 37.7246
December 37.7824 36.9547 37.6624