YEARLY HIGH
43.7147 SOS
YEARLY LOW
40.3272 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
42.5120 SOS

2018 SCR to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SCR to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 43.7147. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 27, dropping to 40.3272.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.3875 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 41.6791 to the December average rate of 42.4109, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 43.7147 was down 2.74% compared to the 2017 peak of 44.9455, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 218,573 SOS
2017 Average 213,212 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 201,636 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,937.36 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

42.9901
41.5600
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 42.5410, compared to 42.4829 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0581 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 42.5410
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 42.4829

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 2.3112 SOS (High: 43.7147 / Low: 41.4035). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2380 SOS (High: 42.6483 / Low: 42.4102).

February Spread (Volatile) ±2.3112
August Spread (Stable) ±0.2380

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.1814 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1814

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 42.6685) against the same month in 2017 (average: 43.0512), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3827 (-0.89%).

2018 Avg (February) 42.6685
2017 Avg (February) 43.0512

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 42.5300 40.7932 41.6791
February 43.7147 41.4035 42.6685
March 43.4848 41.2235 42.5866
April 43.2924 42.0139 42.8709
May 43.1796 41.0308 42.7390
June 43.1492 42.2028 42.7021
July 42.8360 42.4622 42.6871
August 42.6483 42.4102 42.5480
September 42.5693 40.3272 42.3667
October 42.6567 41.6610 42.4507
November 42.5997 41.9855 42.4341
December 42.6065 41.6532 42.4109