YEARLY HIGH
0.0559 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.0319 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0450 XDR

2021 SCR to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the SCR to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 10, valuing the pair at 0.0559. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 0.0319.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0240 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0327 to the December average rate of 0.0530, the exchange rate registered a net change of 62.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0559 was down 3.10% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0577, 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 279 XDR
2020 Average 214 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 160 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 119.86 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0558
0.0306
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 0.0385, compared to 0.0516 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0132 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0385
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0516

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.0162 XDR (High: 0.0501 / Low: 0.0339). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 XDR (High: 0.0328 / Low: 0.0319).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0162
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0023 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0023

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 0.0530) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0328), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0203 (+61.74%).

2021 Avg (December) 0.0530
2020 Avg (December) 0.0328

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0328 0.0319 0.0327
February 0.0334 0.0323 0.0328
March 0.0345 0.0327 0.0331
April 0.0501 0.0339 0.0432
May 0.0471 0.0419 0.0441
June 0.0476 0.0419 0.0448
July 0.0521 0.0429 0.0476
August 0.0551 0.0458 0.0514
September 0.0549 0.0501 0.0537
October 0.0553 0.0474 0.0513
November 0.0559 0.0478 0.0528
December 0.0559 0.0476 0.0530