YEARLY HIGH
5.2441 SCR
YEARLY LOW
4.7883 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.0255 SCR

2017 XCD to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XCD to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 5.2441. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 22, dropping to 4.7883.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4558 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.9500 to the December average rate of 5.1541, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 5.2441 was down 1.32% compared to the 2016 peak of 5.3140, 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 26,221 SCR
2016 Average 24,563 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 23,942 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,279.00 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

5.1745
4.9295
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 4.9821, compared to 5.0689 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0868 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.9821
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.0689

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.3543 SCR (High: 5.2441 / Low: 4.8898). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1311 SCR (High: 5.0726 / Low: 4.9415).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.3543
May Spread (Stable) ±0.1311

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0269 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0269

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 5.1143) against the same month in 2016 (average: 4.9421), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1721 (+3.48%).

2017 Avg (November) 5.1143
2016 Avg (November) 4.9421

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.0355 4.7883 4.9500
February 5.0567 4.8750 4.9765
March 5.0505 4.8019 4.9823
April 5.0634 4.8245 4.9880
May 5.0726 4.9415 5.0113
June 5.1459 4.8674 4.9845
July 5.1004 4.8676 5.0093
August 5.0851 4.8645 5.0234
September 5.0913 4.9549 5.0430
October 5.2029 4.9506 5.0691
November 5.2441 4.8898 5.1143
December 5.2061 4.9639 5.1541