YEARLY HIGH
0.0667 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.0506 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0554 SCR

2016 YER to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the YER to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 14, valuing the pair at 0.0667. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 28, dropping to 0.0506.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0162 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0608 to the December average rate of 0.0535, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0667 was up 1.21% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0659, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 334 SCR
2015 Average 309 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 253 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 80.96 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0633
0.0514
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

YER 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 0.0578, compared to 0.0531 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0047 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0578
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0531

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 0.0127 SCR (High: 0.0638 / Low: 0.0511). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 SCR (High: 0.0535 / Low: 0.0524).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0127
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0057 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0057

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.0623) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0652), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0029 (-4.43%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.0623
2015 Avg (February) 0.0652

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0637 0.0597 0.0608
February 0.0667 0.0597 0.0623
March 0.0631 0.0603 0.0618
April 0.0638 0.0511 0.0561
May 0.0553 0.0522 0.0533
June 0.0537 0.0506 0.0524
July 0.0539 0.0510 0.0526
August 0.0538 0.0522 0.0529
September 0.0535 0.0524 0.0530
October 0.0536 0.0521 0.0530
November 0.0540 0.0526 0.0534
December 0.0542 0.0527 0.0535