2016 TOP to SCR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 TOP to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the TOP to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 14, valuing the pair at 6.3834. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 20, dropping to 5.6227.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7607 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.7988 to the December average rate of 5.8785, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 6.3834 was down 10.96% compared to the 2015 peak of 7.1690, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 TOP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
TOP to SCR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 5.8940, compared to 5.8936 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.7607 SCR (High: 6.3834 / Low: 5.6227). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1201 SCR (High: 5.9474 / Low: 5.8274).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1125 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 5.8852) against the same month in 2015 (average: 6.9810), the exchange rate shifted by -1.0958 (-15.70%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.9672 | 5.6772 | 5.7988 |
| February | 6.3834 | 5.6227 | 5.8852 |
| March | 6.0735 | 5.7353 | 5.8983 |
| April | 6.3283 | 5.7792 | 6.0306 |
| May | 6.1584 | 5.7226 | 5.9181 |
| June | 6.0072 | 5.6734 | 5.8329 |
| July | 5.9797 | 5.6609 | 5.8100 |
| August | 5.9670 | 5.7796 | 5.8602 |
| September | 5.9474 | 5.8274 | 5.8916 |
| October | 6.0590 | 5.8539 | 5.9615 |
| November | 6.0740 | 5.8067 | 5.9596 |
| December | 6.0024 | 5.6580 | 5.8785 |