YEARLY HIGH
725.9426 SOS
YEARLY LOW
649.1201 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
683.9056 SOS

2018 EUR to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the EUR to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 725.9426. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 649.1201.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 76.8225 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 707.4048 to the December average rate of 659.8107, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 725.9426 was up 2.96% compared to the 2017 peak of 705.0473, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,629,713 SOS
2017 Average 3,272,657 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 3,245,600 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 384,112.73 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

723.0271
652.5747
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EUR 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 700.9369, compared to 666.8742 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 34.0628 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 700.9369
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 666.8742

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 35.6123 SOS (High: 724.0297 / Low: 688.4174). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.2099 SOS (High: 680.4277 / Low: 673.2179).

January Spread (Volatile) ±35.6123
July Spread (Stable) ±7.2099

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 27.4235 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -27.4235

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 717.1561) against the same month in 2017 (average: 616.1248), the exchange rate shifted by +101.0313 (+16.40%).

2018 Avg (February) 717.1561
2017 Avg (February) 616.1248

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 724.0297 688.4174 707.4048
February 725.9426 709.2911 717.1561
March 725.0123 709.3605 716.5818
April 715.7400 694.7818 709.0842
May 695.4211 664.4838 681.6607
June 680.9184 663.1323 673.7341
July 680.4277 673.2179 676.2138
August 677.8735 656.1820 667.3597
September 681.3984 669.3991 673.7944
October 671.4189 656.0075 665.6206
November 664.4191 649.1201 658.4458
December 665.6382 654.5097 659.8107