2018 ETB to SOS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

21.3430 SOS

YEARLY LOW

20.4042 SOS

YEARLY AVERAGE

20.9221 SOS

2018 ETB to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ETB to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 21.3430. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 20.4042.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9388 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 21.1207 to the December average rate of 20.5677, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 21.3430 was down 17.35% compared to the 2017 peak of 25.8249, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 106,715 SOS

2017 Average 121,408 SOS

Yearly Trough Low 102,021 SOS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,693.97 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

21.1822

20.5119

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 21.0457, compared to 20.7985 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2472 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 21.0457

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.7985

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.5600 SOS (High: 21.3430 / Low: 20.7831). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1500 SOS (High: 21.1845 / Low: 21.0345).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.5600

February Spread (Stable) ±0.1500

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1232 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1232

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 21.1207) against the same month in 2017 (average: 25.6093), the exchange rate shifted by -4.4885 (-17.53%).

2018 Avg (January) 21.1207

2017 Avg (January) 25.6093

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	21.3430	20.7831	21.1207
February	21.1845	21.0345	21.1203
March	21.2977	21.0055	21.1263
April	21.1280	20.8000	21.0202
May	21.1119	20.7849	20.9526
June	21.0584	20.7246	20.9341
July	21.1497	20.7729	20.9735
August	20.9809	20.8071	20.9214
September	21.0278	20.6708	20.8564
October	20.9430	20.6762	20.7812
November	20.7871	20.5866	20.6909
December	20.8056	20.4042	20.5677