YEARLY HIGH
0.0786 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.0706 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0744 USD

2023 SCR to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the SCR to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 20, valuing the pair at 0.0786. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 21, dropping to 0.0706.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0080 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0739 to the December average rate of 0.0745, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 0.0786 was down 0.50% compared to the 2022 peak of 0.0790, 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 393 USD
2022 Average 369 USD
Yearly Trough Low 353 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 39.93 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

0.0764
0.0727
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 0.0739, compared to 0.0750 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0739
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0750

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 0.0068 USD (High: 0.0774 / Low: 0.0707). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0029 USD (High: 0.0760 / Low: 0.0732).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0068
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0029

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2023. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2023: 0.0761) against the same month in 2022 (average: 0.0746), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0015 (+2.04%).

2023 Avg (September) 0.0761
2022 Avg (September) 0.0746

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0774 0.0707 0.0739
February 0.0768 0.0706 0.0738
March 0.0769 0.0710 0.0743
April 0.0774 0.0712 0.0740
May 0.0762 0.0711 0.0741
June 0.0762 0.0706 0.0730
July 0.0768 0.0706 0.0749
August 0.0760 0.0732 0.0748
September 0.0786 0.0734 0.0761
October 0.0785 0.0724 0.0751
November 0.0767 0.0729 0.0749
December 0.0775 0.0715 0.0745