YEARLY HIGH
1.9244 SCR
YEARLY LOW
1.7772 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8249 SCR

2018 SRD to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SRD to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 27, valuing the pair at 1.9244. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 1.7772.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1472 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8648 to the December average rate of 1.8336, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.9244 was up 1.13% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.9029, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,622 SCR
2017 Average 9,071 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 8,886 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 736.20 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.8709
1.7982
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SRD 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 1.8225, compared to 1.8272 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0047 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8225
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8272

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.1024 SCR (High: 1.9244 / Low: 1.8220). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0042 SCR (High: 1.8248 / Low: 1.8207).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1024
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0042

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0417 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0417

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 1.8305) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.8324), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0019 (-0.10%).

2018 Avg (September) 1.8305
2017 Avg (September) 1.8324

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8982 1.8269 1.8648
February 1.8749 1.7772 1.8231
March 1.8884 1.8006 1.8270
April 1.8419 1.7996 1.8043
May 1.8793 1.7983 1.8067
June 1.8152 1.8004 1.8091
July 1.8376 1.8130 1.8165
August 1.8248 1.8207 1.8223
September 1.9244 1.8220 1.8305
October 1.8620 1.8243 1.8300
November 1.8343 1.8283 1.8304
December 1.8692 1.8282 1.8336