YEARLY HIGH
1.6056 SCR
YEARLY LOW
1.4359 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4899 SCR

2018 TJS to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TJS to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 15, valuing the pair at 1.6056. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 19, dropping to 1.4359.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1697 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5776 to the December average rate of 1.4513, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.6056 was down 6.81% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.7229, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,028 SCR
2017 Average 7,913 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 7,180 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 848.46 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.5910
1.4301
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TJS 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 1.5300, compared to 1.4498 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0802 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5300
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4498

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0838 SCR (High: 1.5873 / Low: 1.5034). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0076 SCR (High: 1.4481 / Low: 1.4405).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0838
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0076

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0345 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0345

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 1.5776) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.6931), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1155 (-6.82%).

2018 Avg (January) 1.5776
2017 Avg (January) 1.6931

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6056 1.5504 1.5776
February 1.5873 1.5034 1.5431
March 1.5974 1.5246 1.5469
April 1.5576 1.5121 1.5217
May 1.5679 1.4945 1.5033
June 1.4965 1.4766 1.4874
July 1.4767 1.4359 1.4568
August 1.4481 1.4405 1.4435
September 1.5223 1.4418 1.4486
October 1.4750 1.4431 1.4489
November 1.4622 1.4469 1.4495
December 1.4801 1.4465 1.4513