YEARLY HIGH
2.9794 SCR
YEARLY LOW
2.1072 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.6848 SCR

2013 SDG to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SDG to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 2.9794. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 2.1072.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8722 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.9507 to the December average rate of 2.1154, the exchange rate registered a net change of -28.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 2.9794 was down 45.78% compared to the 2012 peak of 5.4953, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SDG based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 14,897 SCR
2012 Average 20,966 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 10,536 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,361.13 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

3.0342
2.0319
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG to SCR 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 2.7514, compared to 2.6181 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1333 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.7514
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6181

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was November, with a trading range of 0.6329 SCR (High: 2.7524 / Low: 2.1195). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0197 SCR (High: 2.1269 / Low: 2.1072).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.6329
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0197

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.5695 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5695

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 2.9507) against the same month in 2012 (average: 5.1881), the exchange rate shifted by -2.2374 (-43.13%).

2013 Avg (January) 2.9507
2012 Avg (January) 5.1881

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.9794 2.8960 2.9507
February 2.8964 2.7877 2.8580
March 2.8022 2.6275 2.6840
April 2.6721 2.6362 2.6555
May 2.6914 2.6490 2.6700
June 2.7056 2.6783 2.6903
July 2.7433 2.6855 2.7185
August 2.7357 2.7129 2.7230
September 2.7523 2.7111 2.7314
October 2.7590 2.7223 2.7352
November 2.7524 2.1195 2.6850
December 2.1269 2.1072 2.1154