YEARLY HIGH
0.0594 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.0475 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0539 XDR

2022 SCR to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the SCR to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 5, valuing the pair at 0.0594. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 0.0475.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0120 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0518 to the December average rate of 0.0564, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0594 was up 6.34% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0559, 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 297 XDR
2021 Average 225 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 237 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 59.89 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0570
0.0491
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 0.0524, compared to 0.0553 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0029 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0524
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0553

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was October, with a trading range of 0.0080 XDR (High: 0.0594 / Low: 0.0514). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 XDR (High: 0.0500 / Low: 0.0496).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0080
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0023 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0023

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2022: 0.0548) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0513), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0035 (+6.79%).

2022 Avg (October) 0.0548
2021 Avg (October) 0.0513

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0548 0.0475 0.0518
February 0.0551 0.0491 0.0521
March 0.0500 0.0496 0.0498
April 0.0555 0.0498 0.0508
May 0.0571 0.0514 0.0554
June 0.0572 0.0505 0.0545
July 0.0576 0.0514 0.0555
August 0.0573 0.0535 0.0555
September 0.0588 0.0511 0.0545
October 0.0594 0.0514 0.0548
November 0.0585 0.0534 0.0555
December 0.0584 0.0530 0.0564