2018 AWG to SOS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

328.2164 SOS

YEARLY LOW

318.7323 SOS

YEARLY AVERAGE

322.9483 SOS

2018 AWG to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AWG to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 328.2164. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 318.7323.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.4841 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 323.8308 to the December average rate of 322.1558, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 328.2164 was down 1.27% compared to the 2017 peak of 332.4317, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,641,082 SOS

2017 Average 1,612,672 SOS

Yearly Trough Low 1,593,662 SOS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 47,420.42 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

325.8410

321.2467

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG to SOS 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 323.6866, compared to 322.2100 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.4765 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 323.6866

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 322.2100

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 7.9359 SOS (High: 328.2164 / Low: 320.2805). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5930 SOS (High: 323.1315 / Low: 321.5385).

January Spread (Volatile) ±7.9359

August Spread (Stable) ±1.5930

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 1.9892 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.9892

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 323.8308) against the same month in 2017 (average: 321.2493), the exchange rate shifted by +2.5816 (+0.80%).

2018 Avg (January) 323.8308

2017 Avg (January) 321.2493

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	328.2164	320.2805	323.8308
February	326.0508	322.1657	324.3342
March	327.7315	323.7371	325.4581
April	327.8873	320.4485	323.4690
May	325.0350	319.3870	322.4146
June	324.7613	319.5536	322.6128
July	324.6459	321.1713	323.2688
August	323.1315	321.5385	322.5867
September	323.0251	320.0738	321.6296
October	322.7785	319.9404	321.8362
November	322.7785	318.7323	321.7832
December	322.9020	320.9447	322.1558