2018 NAD to SOS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

50.4331 SOS

YEARLY LOW

38.2037 SOS

YEARLY AVERAGE

44.0664 SOS

2018 NAD to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NAD to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 23, valuing the pair at 50.4331. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 38.2037.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.2294 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 47.5921 to the December average rate of 40.7484, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 50.4331 was up 6.52% compared to the 2017 peak of 47.3481, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 252,165 SOS

2017 Average 217,786 SOS

Yearly Trough Low 191,018 SOS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 61,147.12 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

50.0705

38.6233

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NAD 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 47.1922, compared to 40.9407 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.2515 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 47.1922

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 40.9407

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 4.2507 SOS (High: 45.8840 / Low: 41.6333). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8231 SOS (High: 50.0215 / Low: 48.1984).

June Spread (Volatile) ±4.2507

March Spread (Stable) ±1.8231

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 2.4535 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.4535

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 49.1166) against the same month in 2017 (average: 43.8472), the exchange rate shifted by +5.2693 (+12.02%).

2018 Avg (February) 49.1166

2017 Avg (February) 43.8472

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	49.2191	46.4609	47.5921
February	50.4331	47.9515	49.1166
March	50.0215	48.1984	49.0176
April	49.0932	46.3611	47.7353
May	47.1485	45.1638	46.0725
June	45.8840	41.6333	43.6190
July	44.2293	41.7699	42.9777
August	43.7967	39.7667	41.3089
September	40.9901	38.2037	39.5772
October	40.8872	38.9458	39.9409
November	42.4360	40.0427	41.0913
December	42.4287	39.6990	40.7484