YEARLY HIGH
5.3140 SCR
YEARLY LOW
4.6740 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.9130 SCR

2016 XCD to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XCD to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 14, valuing the pair at 5.3140. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 28, dropping to 4.6740.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6400 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.8431 to the December average rate of 4.9560, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 5.3140 was up 1.23% compared to the 2015 peak of 5.2495, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 26,570 SCR
2015 Average 24,637 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 23,370 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,199.96 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

4.9862
4.8301
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 4.9113, compared to 4.9147 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0034 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.9113
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.9147

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.5639 SCR (High: 5.3140 / Low: 4.7501). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0992 SCR (High: 4.9552 / Low: 4.8560).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.5639
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0992

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0864 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0864

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 4.9590) against the same month in 2015 (average: 5.1898), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2308 (-4.45%).

2016 Avg (February) 4.9590
2015 Avg (February) 5.1898

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.0695 4.7522 4.8431
February 5.3140 4.7501 4.9590
March 5.0245 4.7974 4.9200
April 5.2167 4.7269 4.9732
May 5.1138 4.8258 4.9296
June 4.9533 4.6740 4.8431
July 4.9820 4.7164 4.8705
August 4.9895 4.8393 4.9037
September 4.9552 4.8560 4.9093
October 4.9651 4.8308 4.9063
November 5.0048 4.8708 4.9421
December 5.0159 4.8758 4.9560