YEARLY HIGH
1.7853 SCR
YEARLY LOW
1.4754 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5693 SCR

2018 SEK to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SEK to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 1.7853. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 1.4754.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3099 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7294 to the December average rate of 1.5130, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.7853 was up 2.93% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.7344, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,926 SCR
2017 Average 7,967 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 7,377 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,549.41 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.7525
1.4752
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SEK 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 1.6242, compared to 1.5143 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1099 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6242
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5143

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.1387 SCR (High: 1.7853 / Low: 1.6466). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0276 SCR (High: 1.5183 / Low: 1.4907).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1387
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0276

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0634 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0634

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 1.6921) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.5092), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1829 (+12.12%).

2018 Avg (February) 1.6921
2017 Avg (February) 1.5092

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7781 1.6862 1.7294
February 1.7853 1.6466 1.6921
March 1.7136 1.6114 1.6557
April 1.6366 1.5380 1.5923
May 1.6244 1.4997 1.5415
June 1.5750 1.4990 1.5342
July 1.5531 1.5104 1.5351
August 1.5417 1.4754 1.4984
September 1.6210 1.4872 1.5240
October 1.5470 1.4848 1.5089
November 1.5183 1.4907 1.5068
December 1.5419 1.4975 1.5130