YEARLY HIGH
20.0248 SCR
YEARLY LOW
17.4552 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
18.8372 SCR

2017 XDR to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XDR to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 20.0248. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 17.4552.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.5697 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.0782 to the December average rate of 19.7187, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 20.0248 was down 0.69% compared to the 2016 peak of 20.1644, 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 100,124 SCR
2016 Average 92,226 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 87,276 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,848.41 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

19.8827
17.9142
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 18.3575, compared to 19.3168 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9593 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.3575
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.3168

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 1.3807 SCR (High: 20.0248 / Low: 18.6441). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6423 SCR (High: 18.5091 / Low: 17.8667).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.3807
February Spread (Stable) ±0.6423

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0581 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0581

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 19.4628) against the same month in 2016 (average: 18.2289), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2339 (+6.77%).

2017 Avg (November) 19.4628
2016 Avg (November) 18.2289

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18.4897 17.4552 18.0782
February 18.5091 17.8667 18.2272
March 18.6551 17.4953 18.2382
April 18.6819 17.7221 18.3480
May 18.9525 18.2359 18.6233
June 19.2222 18.1858 18.6303
July 19.1962 18.2699 18.8893
August 19.3877 18.5388 19.1579
September 19.6768 19.0089 19.3652
October 19.7132 18.8561 19.3071
November 20.0248 18.6441 19.4628
December 20.0148 18.9986 19.7187