YEARLY HIGH
5.2431 SCR
YEARLY LOW
4.7101 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.9735 SCR

2023 XCD to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the XCD to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 21, valuing the pair at 5.2431. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 20, dropping to 4.7101.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5330 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.0119 to the December average rate of 4.9711, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 5.2431 was down 5.56% compared to the 2022 peak of 5.5517, 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 26,215 SCR
2022 Average 25,088 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 23,551 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,664.80 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

5.0927
4.8417
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 5.0133, compared to 4.9337 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0796 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.0133
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.9337

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 0.4572 SCR (High: 5.2348 / Low: 4.7776). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1895 SCR (High: 5.0557 / Low: 4.8662).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.4572
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1895

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1261 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1261

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2023: 4.9457) against the same month in 2022 (average: 4.9067), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0390 (+0.80%).

2023 Avg (July) 4.9457
2022 Avg (July) 4.9067

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.2348 4.7776 5.0119
February 5.2416 4.8187 5.0170
March 5.2086 4.8135 4.9820
April 5.1963 4.7787 5.0010
May 5.2060 4.8578 4.9963
June 5.2401 4.8566 5.0718
July 5.2431 4.8179 4.9457
August 5.0557 4.8662 4.9482
September 5.0397 4.7101 4.8626
October 5.1136 4.7153 4.9317
November 5.0789 4.8248 4.9431
December 5.1726 4.7775 4.9711