YEARLY HIGH
30.6272 SCR
YEARLY LOW
17.3366 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
23.9424 SCR

2020 XDR to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the XDR to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 30.6272. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 16, dropping to 17.3366.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.2906 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.8546 to the December average rate of 30.4897, the exchange rate registered a net change of 61.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 30.6272 was up 58.50% compared to the 2019 peak of 19.3229, 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 153,136 SCR
2019 Average 94,644 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 86,683 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 66,452.89 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

31.6676
17.5337
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 21.1047, compared to 26.7802 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.6755 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 21.1047
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 26.7802

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 5.1800 SCR (High: 23.9313 / Low: 18.7513). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2077 SCR (High: 25.4304 / Low: 25.2227).

April Spread (Volatile) ±5.1800
September Spread (Stable) ±0.2077

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 10 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1430 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1430

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 30.4897) against the same month in 2019 (average: 18.8925), the exchange rate shifted by +11.5972 (+61.39%).

2020 Avg (December) 30.4897
2019 Avg (December) 18.8925

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 19.0387 17.7208 18.8546
February 18.8597 18.2218 18.7115
March 19.2236 17.3366 18.7505
April 23.9313 18.7513 22.3328
May 24.6283 21.9163 23.7349
June 24.5008 23.1533 24.2438
July 25.1981 24.2174 24.5362
August 26.0937 25.0787 25.2189
September 25.4304 25.2227 25.3532
October 27.3102 25.3427 26.1259
November 29.7070 27.2567 28.9571
December 30.6272 29.7449 30.4897