YEARLY HIGH
0.0567 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.0496 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0542 XDR

2016 SCR to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SCR to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 28, valuing the pair at 0.0567. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 14, dropping to 0.0496.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0072 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0553 to the December average rate of 0.0555, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0567 was down 4.60% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0595, 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 284 XDR
2015 Average 269 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 248 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 35.77 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0557
0.0526
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 0.0539, compared to 0.0546 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0539
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0546

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0062 XDR (High: 0.0558 / Low: 0.0496). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 XDR (High: 0.0547 / Low: 0.0534).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0062
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0018 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 0.0543) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0538), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0005 (+0.95%).

2016 Avg (June) 0.0543
2015 Avg (June) 0.0538

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0564 0.0530 0.0553
February 0.0558 0.0496 0.0536
March 0.0554 0.0523 0.0539
April 0.0557 0.0503 0.0529
May 0.0546 0.0512 0.0532
June 0.0567 0.0527 0.0543
July 0.0563 0.0533 0.0546
August 0.0549 0.0533 0.0541
September 0.0547 0.0534 0.0539
October 0.0555 0.0538 0.0547
November 0.0558 0.0538 0.0549
December 0.0567 0.0548 0.0555