YEARLY HIGH
0.0784 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.0461 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0641 USD

2021 SCR to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the SCR to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 8, valuing the pair at 0.0784. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 0.0461.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0323 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0471 to the December average rate of 0.0744, the exchange rate registered a net change of 57.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0784 was down 1.49% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0795, 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 392 USD
2020 Average 297 USD
Yearly Trough Low 230 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 161.38 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0791
0.0442
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 0.0552, compared to 0.0730 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0178 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0552
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0730

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.0238 USD (High: 0.0718 / Low: 0.0481). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 USD (High: 0.0472 / Low: 0.0461).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0238
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0037 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0037

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 0.0744) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0472), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0272 (+57.60%).

2021 Avg (December) 0.0744
2020 Avg (December) 0.0472

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0472 0.0461 0.0471
February 0.0481 0.0465 0.0472
March 0.0491 0.0467 0.0472
April 0.0718 0.0481 0.0618
May 0.0678 0.0606 0.0635
June 0.0681 0.0606 0.0643
July 0.0742 0.0611 0.0678
August 0.0781 0.0651 0.0730
September 0.0781 0.0711 0.0762
October 0.0782 0.0669 0.0725
November 0.0782 0.0670 0.0741
December 0.0784 0.0668 0.0744