YEARLY HIGH
1.6389 SCR
YEARLY LOW
1.5162 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5564 SCR

2018 SVC to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SVC to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 27, valuing the pair at 1.6389. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 1.5162.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1228 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5904 to the December average rate of 1.5629, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.6389 was up 1.22% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.6192, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,195 SCR
2017 Average 7,764 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 7,581 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 613.89 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.5955
1.5350
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SVC 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 1.5552, compared to 1.5576 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0024 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5552
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5576

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0860 SCR (High: 1.6389 / Low: 1.5529). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0084 SCR (High: 1.5593 / Low: 1.5509).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0860
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0084

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0347 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0347

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 1.5599) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.5563), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0036 (+0.23%).

2018 Avg (September) 1.5599
2017 Avg (September) 1.5563

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6193 1.5633 1.5904
February 1.6008 1.5162 1.5557
March 1.6115 1.5362 1.5595
April 1.5724 1.5364 1.5401
May 1.6047 1.5333 1.5418
June 1.5492 1.5342 1.5438
July 1.5528 1.5434 1.5480
August 1.5593 1.5509 1.5538
September 1.6389 1.5529 1.5599
October 1.5869 1.5545 1.5602
November 1.5746 1.5577 1.5609
December 1.5933 1.5580 1.5629