YEARLY HIGH
2.1353 SCR
YEARLY LOW
1.9542 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.0477 SCR

2017 SDG to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SDG to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 10, valuing the pair at 2.1353. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 15, dropping to 1.9542.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1811 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0789 to the December average rate of 2.0704, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.1353 was down 9.14% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.3500, 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 10,676 SCR
2016 Average 10,767 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 9,771 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 905.63 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.0935
2.0097
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 2.0461, compared to 2.0493 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0031 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0461
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0493

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.1556 SCR (High: 2.1353 / Low: 1.9797). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0514 SCR (High: 2.0561 / Low: 2.0046).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1556
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0514

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0383 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0383

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 2.0481) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.1802), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1321 (-6.06%).

2017 Avg (March) 2.0481
2016 Avg (March) 2.1802

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.1139 2.0136 2.0789
February 2.1253 2.0141 2.0865
March 2.1353 1.9797 2.0481
April 2.0476 1.9542 2.0167
May 2.0517 1.9962 2.0285
June 2.0814 1.9708 2.0182
July 2.0746 1.9687 2.0298
August 2.0560 1.9793 2.0352
September 2.0561 2.0046 2.0392
October 2.1027 1.9962 2.0509
November 2.1218 1.9798 2.0702
December 2.1124 1.9958 2.0704