YEARLY HIGH
0.0586 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.0518 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0528 XDR

2019 SCR to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the SCR to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 11, valuing the pair at 0.0586. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 13, dropping to 0.0518.

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 0.0524 to the December average rate of 0.0529, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.93% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0586 was up 10.80% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0529, 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 293 XDR
2018 Average 259 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 259 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 34.15 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0538
0.0522
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 0.0525, compared to 0.0532 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) 0.0525
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0532

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.0064 XDR (High: 0.0586 / Low: 0.0522). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 XDR (High: 0.0526 / Low: 0.0522).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0064
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 0.0536) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0526), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0010 (+1.98%).

2019 Avg (August) 0.0536
2018 Avg (August) 0.0526

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0526 0.0522 0.0524
February 0.0526 0.0518 0.0524
March 0.0526 0.0518 0.0523
April 0.0526 0.0518 0.0524
May 0.0529 0.0525 0.0527
June 0.0528 0.0524 0.0526
July 0.0532 0.0518 0.0529
August 0.0586 0.0522 0.0536
September 0.0537 0.0530 0.0533
October 0.0536 0.0527 0.0531
November 0.0560 0.0518 0.0531
December 0.0532 0.0527 0.0529