YEARLY HIGH
0.0573 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.0499 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0531 XDR

2017 SCR to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SCR to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.0573. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 0.0499.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0074 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0553 to the December average rate of 0.0507, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0573 was up 0.96% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0567, 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 286 XDR
2016 Average 271 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 250 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 36.76 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0558
0.0503
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 0.0545, compared to 0.0518 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0027 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0545
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0518

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0037 XDR (High: 0.0536 / Low: 0.0499). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 XDR (High: 0.0526 / Low: 0.0508).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0037
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0553) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0553), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0000 (-0.02%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0553
2016 Avg (January) 0.0553

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0573 0.0541 0.0553
February 0.0560 0.0540 0.0549
March 0.0572 0.0536 0.0548
April 0.0564 0.0535 0.0545
May 0.0548 0.0528 0.0537
June 0.0550 0.0520 0.0537
July 0.0547 0.0521 0.0529
August 0.0539 0.0516 0.0522
September 0.0526 0.0508 0.0516
October 0.0530 0.0507 0.0518
November 0.0536 0.0499 0.0514
December 0.0526 0.0500 0.0507