YEARLY HIGH
0.0595 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.0493 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0537 XDR

2015 SCR to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the SCR to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 0.0595. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 0.0493.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0102 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0505 to the December average rate of 0.0565, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.80% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.0595 was up 9.54% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.0543, 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 297 XDR
2014 Average 259 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 247 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 50.84 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.0571
0.0499
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 0.0523, compared to 0.0552 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0029 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0523
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0552

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 0.0055 XDR (High: 0.0595 / Low: 0.0540). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 XDR (High: 0.0547 / Low: 0.0530).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0055
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 0.0565) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.0491), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0073 (+14.95%).

2015 Avg (December) 0.0565
2014 Avg (December) 0.0491

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0526 0.0493 0.0505
February 0.0517 0.0499 0.0505
March 0.0542 0.0506 0.0527
April 0.0541 0.0523 0.0533
May 0.0542 0.0522 0.0531
June 0.0547 0.0530 0.0538
July 0.0557 0.0534 0.0546
August 0.0557 0.0534 0.0545
September 0.0560 0.0528 0.0545
October 0.0564 0.0526 0.0546
November 0.0582 0.0540 0.0564
December 0.0595 0.0540 0.0565