YEARLY HIGH
0.0543 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.0475 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0519 XDR

2014 SCR to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the SCR to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 0.0543. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 30, dropping to 0.0475.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0068 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0540 to the December average rate of 0.0491, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.0543 was down 5.30% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.0573, 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 272 XDR
2013 Average 273 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 238 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 33.89 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.0545
0.0475
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR to XDR 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 0.0533, compared to 0.0504 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0029 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0533
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0504

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was December, with a trading range of 0.0038 XDR (High: 0.0518 / Low: 0.0480). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 XDR (High: 0.0514 / Low: 0.0508).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0038
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2014. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2014: 0.0540) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.0500), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0039 (+7.82%).

2014 Avg (January) 0.0540
2013 Avg (January) 0.0500

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0543 0.0536 0.0540
February 0.0539 0.0531 0.0535
March 0.0540 0.0527 0.0532
April 0.0541 0.0525 0.0535
May 0.0540 0.0516 0.0530
June 0.0535 0.0524 0.0529
July 0.0529 0.0523 0.0527
August 0.0531 0.0507 0.0521
September 0.0514 0.0508 0.0510
October 0.0512 0.0475 0.0494
November 0.0483 0.0476 0.0481
December 0.0518 0.0480 0.0491