YEARLY HIGH
19.3229 SCR
YEARLY LOW
17.0702 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
18.9298 SCR

2019 XDR to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the XDR to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 13, valuing the pair at 19.3229. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 11, dropping to 17.0702.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.2527 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.0691 to the December average rate of 18.8925, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 19.3229 was down 5.83% compared to the 2018 peak of 20.5190, 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 96,615 SCR
2018 Average 96,532 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 85,351 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,263.67 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

19.1495
18.6060
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 19.0560, compared to 18.8036 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2524 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 19.0560
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.8036

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 2.0846 SCR (High: 19.1548 / Low: 17.0702). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1415 SCR (High: 19.1523 / Low: 19.0109).

August Spread (Volatile) ±2.0846
January Spread (Stable) ±0.1415

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.2407 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2407

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2019: 18.8257) against the same month in 2018 (average: 18.9878), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1621 (-0.85%).

2019 Avg (November) 18.8257
2018 Avg (November) 18.9878

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 19.1523 19.0109 19.0691
February 19.2920 19.0201 19.0871
March 19.2988 19.0245 19.1042
April 19.2887 18.9954 19.0731
May 19.0446 18.8889 18.9910
June 19.1021 18.9302 19.0118
July 19.2872 18.7856 18.8920
August 19.1548 17.0702 18.6513
September 18.8723 18.6382 18.7443
October 18.9587 18.6618 18.8160
November 19.3229 17.8724 18.8257
December 18.9664 18.7890 18.8925