YEARLY HIGH
0.0577 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.0327 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0428 XDR

2020 SCR to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SCR to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 16, valuing the pair at 0.0577. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 0.0327.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0250 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0530 to the December average rate of 0.0328, the exchange rate registered a net change of -38.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0577 was down 1.54% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0586, 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 288 XDR
2019 Average 264 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 163 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 125.15 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0555
0.0307
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 0.0481, compared to 0.0376 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0105 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0481
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0376

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 0.0115 XDR (High: 0.0533 / Low: 0.0418). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 XDR (High: 0.0396 / Low: 0.0393).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0115
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0082 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0082

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.0534) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0523), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0010 (+1.92%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.0534
2019 Avg (March) 0.0523

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0564 0.0525 0.0530
February 0.0549 0.0530 0.0534
March 0.0577 0.0520 0.0534
April 0.0533 0.0418 0.0451
May 0.0456 0.0406 0.0422
June 0.0432 0.0408 0.0413
July 0.0413 0.0397 0.0408
August 0.0399 0.0383 0.0397
September 0.0396 0.0393 0.0394
October 0.0395 0.0366 0.0383
November 0.0367 0.0337 0.0346
December 0.0336 0.0327 0.0328