2018 TOP to SCR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 TOP to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the TOP to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 7, valuing the pair at 6.3495. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 3, dropping to 5.7969.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5525 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.1918 to the December average rate of 6.0054, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 6.3495 was up 1.19% compared to the 2017 peak of 6.2746, 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 2018.
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 6.0679, compared to 5.9200 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1479 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.3307 SCR (High: 6.2118 / Low: 5.8811). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0135 SCR (High: 5.8902 / Low: 5.8768).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1015 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 6.1368) against the same month in 2017 (average: 5.8889), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2480 (+4.21%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6.3258 | 6.0392 | 6.1918 |
| February | 6.3388 | 6.0294 | 6.1491 |
| March | 6.3495 | 6.0375 | 6.1368 |
| April | 6.1916 | 5.9703 | 6.0593 |
| May | 6.1795 | 5.8522 | 5.9578 |
| June | 5.9610 | 5.8712 | 5.9126 |
| July | 5.8781 | 5.7969 | 5.8519 |
| August | 5.8902 | 5.8768 | 5.8821 |
| September | 6.2118 | 5.8811 | 5.9085 |
| October | 6.0316 | 5.8885 | 5.9212 |
| November | 5.9684 | 5.9207 | 5.9507 |
| December | 6.1692 | 5.9446 | 6.0054 |