YEARLY HIGH
2.4748 SCR
YEARLY LOW
1.2695 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9544 SCR

2020 SRD to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SRD to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 2.4748. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 23, dropping to 1.2695.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2053 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8320 to the December average rate of 1.4975, the exchange rate registered a net change of -18.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.4748 was up 31.12% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.8874, 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 12,374 SCR
2019 Average 9,169 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 6,348 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,026.39 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.5042
1.1976
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 2.0636, compared to 1.8452 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2183 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0636
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8452

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was September, with a trading range of 1.1400 SCR (High: 2.4095 / Low: 1.2695). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0303 SCR (High: 1.5005 / Low: 1.4702).

September Spread (Volatile) ±1.1400
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0303

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.7584 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7584

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2020: 2.3954) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.8218), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5735 (+31.48%).

2020 Avg (August) 2.3954
2019 Avg (August) 1.8218

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8441 1.7202 1.8320
February 1.8492 1.7810 1.8322
March 1.8908 1.6857 1.8324
April 2.3507 1.8449 2.1956
May 2.4259 2.1574 2.3329
June 2.3830 2.2535 2.3562
July 2.4041 2.3599 2.3677
August 2.4748 2.3866 2.3954
September 2.4095 1.2695 2.0650
October 1.3653 1.2701 1.3065
November 1.4703 1.3652 1.4393
December 1.5005 1.4702 1.4975