YEARLY HIGH
0.1507 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.1393 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1469 BBD

2018 SCR to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SCR to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 0.1507. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 27, dropping to 0.1393.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0113 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1438 to the December average rate of 0.1463, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1507 was down 2.22% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1541, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 753 BBD
2017 Average 736 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 697 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 56.71 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1489
0.1433
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR to BBD 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 0.1470, compared to 0.1468 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1470
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1468

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0078 BBD (High: 0.1507 / Low: 0.1428). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 BBD (High: 0.1473 / Low: 0.1470).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0078
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.1469) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1487), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0018 (-1.19%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.1469
2017 Avg (February) 0.1487

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1468 0.1413 0.1438
February 0.1507 0.1428 0.1469
March 0.1487 0.1418 0.1466
April 0.1488 0.1454 0.1484
May 0.1489 0.1425 0.1482
June 0.1488 0.1475 0.1480
July 0.1478 0.1473 0.1476
August 0.1473 0.1470 0.1472
September 0.1472 0.1393 0.1465
October 0.1470 0.1440 0.1465
November 0.1467 0.1462 0.1465
December 0.1467 0.1435 0.1463