YEARLY HIGH
0.0753 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.0697 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0734 USD

2018 SCR to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SCR to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 0.0753. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 27, dropping to 0.0697.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0057 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0719 to the December average rate of 0.0731, 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 0.0753 was down 2.50% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0773, 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 377 USD
2017 Average 368 USD
Yearly Trough Low 348 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 28.36 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0745
0.0717
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR to USD 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 0.0735, compared to 0.0734 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0735
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0734

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0039 USD (High: 0.0753 / Low: 0.0714). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 USD (High: 0.0736 / Low: 0.0735).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0039
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.0735) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0744), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0009 (-1.21%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.0735
2017 Avg (February) 0.0744

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0734 0.0706 0.0719
February 0.0753 0.0714 0.0735
March 0.0744 0.0709 0.0733
April 0.0744 0.0727 0.0742
May 0.0745 0.0713 0.0741
June 0.0744 0.0738 0.0740
July 0.0739 0.0736 0.0738
August 0.0736 0.0735 0.0736
September 0.0736 0.0697 0.0733
October 0.0735 0.0720 0.0733
November 0.0733 0.0731 0.0733
December 0.0733 0.0717 0.0731