YEARLY HIGH
292.2950 SOS
YEARLY LOW
268.0009 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
278.1300 SOS

2018 FJD to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the FJD to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 29, valuing the pair at 292.2950. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 14, dropping to 268.0009.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 24.2940 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 286.9534 to the December average rate of 273.1970, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 292.2950 was down 0.61% compared to the 2017 peak of 294.0821, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,461,475 SOS
2017 Average 1,406,249 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 1,340,005 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 121,470.02 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

289.5425
268.3590
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FJD 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 283.1318, compared to 273.1282 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 10.0036 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 283.1318
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 273.1282

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 10.0105 SOS (High: 292.2950 / Low: 282.2845). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.8429 SOS (High: 272.8438 / Low: 268.0009).

January Spread (Volatile) ±10.0105
October Spread (Stable) ±4.8429

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 5.7925 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.7925

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 286.9534) against the same month in 2017 (average: 277.5011), the exchange rate shifted by +9.4523 (+3.41%).

2018 Avg (January) 286.9534
2017 Avg (January) 277.5011

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 292.2950 282.2845 286.9534
February 290.8949 285.6891 287.7772
March 289.0963 282.9044 286.1645
April 287.7471 278.3250 283.0637
May 280.6080 275.1864 277.2712
June 281.6516 274.2303 277.5610
July 277.8912 272.0603 275.6626
August 276.7527 271.2030 274.0085
September 274.4811 269.5447 272.1928
October 272.8438 268.0009 270.1243
November 275.6454 268.4507 273.5839
December 276.6520 270.0072 273.1970