YEARLY HIGH
0.0566 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.0517 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0543 SCR

2017 YER to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the YER to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 0.0566. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 22, dropping to 0.0517.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0049 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0535 to the December average rate of 0.0557, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0566 was down 15.16% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0667, 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 283 SCR
2016 Average 277 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 259 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 24.40 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0559
0.0533
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 0.0538, compared to 0.0547 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0538
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0547

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0038 SCR (High: 0.0566 / Low: 0.0528). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 SCR (High: 0.0548 / Low: 0.0534).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0038
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 0.0552) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0534), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0019 (+3.49%).

2017 Avg (November) 0.0552
2016 Avg (November) 0.0534

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0544 0.0517 0.0535
February 0.0547 0.0527 0.0538
March 0.0545 0.0520 0.0539
April 0.0547 0.0521 0.0539
May 0.0548 0.0534 0.0541
June 0.0556 0.0525 0.0538
July 0.0551 0.0526 0.0541
August 0.0550 0.0525 0.0543
September 0.0550 0.0535 0.0544
October 0.0562 0.0535 0.0547
November 0.0566 0.0528 0.0552
December 0.0562 0.0536 0.0557