YEARLY HIGH
0.0849 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.0502 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0685 SCR

2020 YER to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the YER to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 13, valuing the pair at 0.0849. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 16, dropping to 0.0502.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0347 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0546 to the December average rate of 0.0847, the exchange rate registered a net change of 55.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0849 was up 50.96% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0562, 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 424 SCR
2019 Average 273 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 251 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 173.32 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0877
0.0516
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 0.0615, compared to 0.0756 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0141 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0615
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0756

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 0.0151 SCR (High: 0.0700 / Low: 0.0550). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 SCR (High: 0.0718 / Low: 0.0715).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0151
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.0847) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0547), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0300 (+54.73%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.0847
2019 Avg (December) 0.0547

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0549 0.0512 0.0546
February 0.0551 0.0531 0.0546
March 0.0563 0.0502 0.0546
April 0.0700 0.0550 0.0654
May 0.0723 0.0643 0.0695
June 0.0710 0.0671 0.0702
July 0.0716 0.0703 0.0705
August 0.0737 0.0711 0.0714
September 0.0718 0.0715 0.0717
October 0.0772 0.0718 0.0739
November 0.0831 0.0772 0.0814
December 0.0849 0.0831 0.0847