YEARLY HIGH
0.1779 TOP
YEARLY LOW
0.1567 TOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1697 TOP

2016 SCR to TOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SCR to TOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 20, valuing the pair at 0.1779. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 14, dropping to 0.1567.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0212 TOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1725 to the December average rate of 0.1702, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1779 was down 3.94% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1851, 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 889 TOP
2015 Average 798 TOP
Yearly Trough Low 783 TOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 105.97 TOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1731
0.1653
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR to TOP 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 0.1698, compared to 0.1697 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1698
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1697

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0212 TOP (High: 0.1779 / Low: 0.1567). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0035 TOP (High: 0.1716 / Low: 0.1681).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0212
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0035

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0036 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0036

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.1701) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1433), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0268 (+18.71%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.1701
2015 Avg (February) 0.1433

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1761 0.1676 0.1725
February 0.1779 0.1567 0.1701
March 0.1744 0.1647 0.1696
April 0.1730 0.1580 0.1659
May 0.1747 0.1624 0.1690
June 0.1763 0.1665 0.1715
July 0.1767 0.1672 0.1722
August 0.1730 0.1676 0.1707
September 0.1716 0.1681 0.1697
October 0.1708 0.1650 0.1678
November 0.1722 0.1646 0.1678
December 0.1767 0.1666 0.1702