YEARLY HIGH
0.0296 SOS
YEARLY LOW
0.0271 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0280 SOS

2018 STD to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the STD to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 0.0296. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 17, dropping to 0.0271.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0025 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0287 to the December average rate of 0.0275, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0296 was up 3.13% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0287, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 148 SOS
2017 Average 134 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 135 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12.72 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

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STD 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 0.0286, compared to 0.0275 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0286
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0275

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0013 SOS (High: 0.0294 / Low: 0.0282). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 SOS (High: 0.0275 / Low: 0.0274).

January Spread (Volatile) Âą0.0013
September Spread (Stable) Âą0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.0293) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0251), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0041 (+16.35%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.0293
2017 Avg (February) 0.0251

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Month High Low Average
January 0.0294 0.0282 0.0287
February 0.0296 0.0290 0.0293
March 0.0295 0.0290 0.0292
April 0.0292 0.0285 0.0290
May 0.0284 0.0272 0.0278
June 0.0278 0.0271 0.0275
July 0.0277 0.0274 0.0275
August 0.0275 0.0274 0.0275
September 0.0275 0.0274 0.0275
October 0.0276 0.0273 0.0275
November 0.0276 0.0273 0.0275
December 0.0276 0.0274 0.0275