YEARLY HIGH
1767.7042 STD
YEARLY LOW
1593.9385 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1681.7544 STD

2023 SCR to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the SCR to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 1767.7042. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 26, dropping to 1593.9385.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 173.7657 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1686.2295 to the December average rate of 1659.0441, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 1767.7042 was down 2.29% compared to the 2022 peak of 1809.1051, 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 8,838,521 STD
2022 Average 8,191,773 STD
Yearly Trough Low 7,969,692 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 868,828.64 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

1707.6180
1654.6283
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR to STD 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 1685.9269, compared to 1677.5820 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 8.3448 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1685.9269
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1677.5820

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 154.3853 STD (High: 1767.7042 / Low: 1613.3189). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 63.5163 STD (High: 1694.2798 / Low: 1630.7635).

January Spread (Volatile) ±154.3853
August Spread (Stable) ±63.5163

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2023. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 36.8869 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -36.8869

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 1686.2295) against the same month in 2022 (average: 1538.0709), the exchange rate shifted by +148.1586 (+9.63%).

2023 Avg (January) 1686.2295
2022 Avg (January) 1538.0709

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1767.7042 1613.3189 1686.2295
February 1752.6361 1611.2018 1685.1507
March 1754.5108 1621.4178 1696.5996
April 1767.2854 1625.2675 1690.0438
May 1738.5210 1622.2325 1691.3430
June 1738.9410 1611.6758 1666.1944
July 1752.9113 1610.7574 1703.2022
August 1694.2798 1630.7635 1666.3153
September 1750.4240 1635.9618 1696.0829
October 1748.5023 1612.3140 1672.5563
November 1708.8092 1623.3356 1668.2914
December 1725.7520 1593.9385 1659.0441