YEARLY HIGH
0.2036 XCD
YEARLY LOW
0.1883 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1985 XCD

2018 SCR to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SCR to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 0.2036. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 27, dropping to 0.1883.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0153 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1943 to the December average rate of 0.1976, 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 0.2036 was down 2.50% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2088, 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 1,018 XCD
2017 Average 995 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 941 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 76.64 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2012
0.1936
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR to XCD 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 0.1986, compared to 0.1983 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1986
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1983

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0106 XCD (High: 0.2036 / Low: 0.1930). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 XCD (High: 0.1990 / Low: 0.1986).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0106
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

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 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.1985) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2010), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0024 (-1.21%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.1985
2017 Avg (February) 0.2010

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1984 0.1909 0.1943
February 0.2036 0.1930 0.1985
March 0.2010 0.1916 0.1981
April 0.2011 0.1965 0.2006
May 0.2012 0.1926 0.2003
June 0.2010 0.1994 0.2000
July 0.1997 0.1990 0.1995
August 0.1990 0.1986 0.1989
September 0.1989 0.1883 0.1980
October 0.1986 0.1946 0.1980
November 0.1982 0.1976 0.1980
December 0.1982 0.1939 0.1976