YEARLY HIGH
20.1644 SCR
YEARLY LOW
17.6225 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
18.4474 SCR

2016 XDR to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XDR to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 14, valuing the pair at 20.1644. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 28, dropping to 17.6225.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.5419 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.0780 to the December average rate of 18.0294, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 20.1644 was down 0.57% compared to the 2015 peak of 20.2791, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 100,822 SCR
2015 Average 93,131 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 88,112 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,709.44 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

19.0263
17.9388
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 18.5783, compared to 18.3164 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2619 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.5783
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.3164

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 2.2422 SCR (High: 20.1644 / Low: 17.9222). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4230 SCR (High: 18.7120 / Low: 18.2890).

February Spread (Volatile) ±2.2422
September Spread (Stable) ±0.4230

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.3631 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3631

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 18.6788) against the same month in 2015 (average: 19.8011), the exchange rate shifted by -1.1223 (-5.67%).

2016 Avg (February) 18.6788
2015 Avg (February) 19.8011

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18.8734 17.7278 18.0780
February 20.1644 17.9222 18.6788
March 19.1162 18.0543 18.5534
April 19.8672 17.9422 18.9356
May 19.5395 18.3097 18.7936
June 18.9814 17.6225 18.4305
July 18.7571 17.7705 18.3080
August 18.7758 18.2143 18.5018
September 18.7120 18.2890 18.5390
October 18.5961 18.0227 18.2916
November 18.5734 17.9058 18.2289
December 18.2426 17.6251 18.0294