YEARLY HIGH
2.3500 SCR
YEARLY LOW
2.0224 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.1536 SCR

2016 SDG to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SDG to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 14, valuing the pair at 2.3500. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 2.0224.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3276 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1384 to the December average rate of 2.0617, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.3500 was down 5.66% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.4911, 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 11,750 SCR
2015 Average 11,074 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 10,112 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,638.05 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.2181
2.0475
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 2.1764, compared to 2.1309 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0455 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1764
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1309

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.2460 SCR (High: 2.3500 / Low: 2.1040). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0432 SCR (High: 2.2014 / Low: 2.1582).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.2460
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0432

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0759 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0759

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 2.1961) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.3518), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1558 (-6.62%).

2016 Avg (February) 2.1961
2015 Avg (February) 2.3518

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.2378 2.0842 2.1384
February 2.3500 2.1040 2.1961
March 2.2242 2.1246 2.1802
April 2.3100 2.0953 2.2039
May 2.2678 2.1419 2.1878
June 2.2028 2.0749 2.1517
July 2.2143 2.0851 2.1640
August 2.2177 2.1506 2.1775
September 2.2014 2.1582 2.1768
October 2.1905 2.0528 2.1406
November 2.1054 2.0224 2.0647
December 2.0882 2.0273 2.0617