2018 IMP to SOS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

588.0000 SOS

YEARLY LOW

572.0000 SOS

YEARLY AVERAGE

578.8465 SOS

2018 IMP to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the IMP to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 588.0000. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 17, dropping to 572.0000.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.0000 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 579.8028 to the December average rate of 579.9399, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 588.0000 was down 1.01% compared to the 2017 peak of 594.0000, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,940,000 SOS

2017 Average 2,895,226 SOS

Yearly Trough Low 2,860,000 SOS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 80,000.00 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

581.3885

576.1472

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IMP 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 578.7907, compared to 578.9022 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1115 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 578.7907

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 578.9022

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 14.6994 SOS (High: 588.0000 / Low: 573.3006). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.2140 SOS (High: 579.1479 / Low: 576.9339).

January Spread (Volatile) ±14.6994

September Spread (Stable) ±2.2140

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 3.3105 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.3105

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 579.8028) against the same month in 2017 (average: 577.8230), the exchange rate shifted by +1.9798 (+0.34%).

2018 Avg (January) 579.8028

2017 Avg (January) 577.8230

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	588.0000	573.3006	579.8028
February	583.0000	578.1881	580.8404
March	585.0000	577.8700	580.9517
April	582.5000	572.0000	577.6412
May	581.0000	572.0000	576.5840
June	581.0000	572.0000	576.9241
July	580.0000	574.5773	578.2480
August	579.2115	576.3561	578.2619
September	579.1479	576.9339	578.3162
October	581.0000	575.8914	579.3626
November	581.0000	573.8794	579.2848
December	581.2224	577.6992	579.9399