YEARLY HIGH
0.0279 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.0258 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0264 SCR

2018 SYP to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SYP to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 27, valuing the pair at 0.0279. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 0.0258.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0021 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0270 to the December average rate of 0.0266, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0279 was down 57.05% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0649, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 139 SCR
2017 Average 243 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 129 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10.50 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0271
0.0261
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SYP 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 0.0264, compared to 0.0265 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0264
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0265

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0015 SCR (High: 0.0279 / Low: 0.0264). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 SCR (High: 0.0264 / Low: 0.0264).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0015
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.0265) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0265), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0000 (+0.16%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.0265
2017 Avg (September) 0.0265

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0275 0.0265 0.0270
February 0.0272 0.0258 0.0264
March 0.0274 0.0261 0.0265
April 0.0267 0.0261 0.0262
May 0.0273 0.0261 0.0262
June 0.0263 0.0261 0.0262
July 0.0264 0.0263 0.0263
August 0.0264 0.0264 0.0264
September 0.0279 0.0264 0.0265
October 0.0270 0.0264 0.0265
November 0.0266 0.0265 0.0265
December 0.0271 0.0265 0.0266