YEARLY HIGH
1738.4249 STD
YEARLY LOW
1476.6729 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1630.6733 STD

2024 SCR to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the SCR to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 24, valuing the pair at 1738.4249. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 16, dropping to 1476.6729.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 261.7519 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1665.2314 to the December average rate of 1579.6213, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 1738.4249 was down 1.66% compared to the 2023 peak of 1767.7042, 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 8,692,124 STD
2023 Average 8,408,720 STD
Yearly Trough Low 7,383,365 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,308,759.63 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

1673.7924
1571.0603
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 1640.8873, compared to 1620.4592 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 20.4282 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1640.8873
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1620.4592

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was August, with a trading range of 254.1667 STD (High: 1737.7551 / Low: 1483.5884). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 50.2115 STD (High: 1660.3897 / Low: 1610.1782).

August Spread (Volatile) ±254.1667
May Spread (Stable) ±50.2115

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 41.3326 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -41.3326

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2024: 1657.2100) against the same month in 2023 (average: 1696.0829), the exchange rate shifted by -38.8729 (-2.29%).

2024 Avg (September) 1657.2100
2023 Avg (September) 1696.0829

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1706.1080 1605.1298 1665.2314
February 1689.9740 1612.3796 1655.7498
March 1671.3657 1564.7162 1639.5096
April 1661.6102 1550.9325 1639.6777
May 1660.3897 1610.1782 1631.6516
June 1643.1425 1517.6720 1613.5040
July 1649.4809 1579.0161 1615.2672
August 1737.7551 1483.5884 1623.5652
September 1738.4249 1596.2362 1657.2100
October 1703.9347 1480.8232 1626.1377
November 1663.2720 1558.1225 1620.9539
December 1674.6594 1476.6729 1579.6213