2018 SEK to SOS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 SEK to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the SEK to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 74.0244. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 62.8051.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.2194 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 72.0758 to the December average rate of 64.1672, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.97% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 74.0244 was down 0.19% compared to the 2017 peak of 74.1642, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SEK based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
SEK to SOS Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 69.0677, compared to 64.3322 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.7356 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 3.9626 SOS (High: 74.0244 / Low: 70.0619). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1876 SOS (High: 64.8369 / Low: 63.6493).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo 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 2.3922 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 72.0758) against the same month in 2017 (average: 64.5927), the exchange rate shifted by +7.4831 (+11.59%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74.0244 | 70.0619 | 72.0758 |
| February | 73.9162 | 70.2049 | 72.1884 |
| March | 71.2173 | 69.3555 | 70.4952 |
| April | 69.6144 | 65.9629 | 68.2638 |
| May | 66.9935 | 64.1976 | 65.8716 |
| June | 66.9608 | 64.0693 | 65.5117 |
| July | 66.3592 | 64.5094 | 65.5283 |
| August | 65.7387 | 62.8051 | 63.7523 |
| September | 65.9498 | 63.2415 | 64.5579 |
| October | 64.9726 | 63.0699 | 64.0499 |
| November | 64.4450 | 63.1968 | 63.9376 |
| December | 64.8369 | 63.6493 | 64.1672 |