2018 SOS to ARS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0714 ARS

YEARLY LOW

0.0317 ARS

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0485 ARS

2018 SOS to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SOS to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 30, valuing the pair at 0.0714. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.0317.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0397 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0328 to the December average rate of 0.0652, the exchange rate registered a net change of 98.87% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0714 was up 115.33% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0332, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 357 ARS

2017 Average 143 ARS

Yearly Trough Low 159 ARS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 198.33 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0701

0.0294

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS to ARS 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 0.0373, compared to 0.0597 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0224 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0373

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0597

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0198 ARS (High: 0.0669 / Low: 0.0471). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 ARS (High: 0.0351 / Low: 0.0345).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0198

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0028 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0028

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.0667) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0297), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0370 (+124.84%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.0667

2017 Avg (September) 0.0297

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0339	0.0317	0.0328
February	0.0349	0.0334	0.0341
March	0.0351	0.0345	0.0348
April	0.0358	0.0346	0.0350
May	0.0434	0.0359	0.0408
June	0.0500	0.0430	0.0462
July	0.0501	0.0470	0.0478
August	0.0669	0.0471	0.0516
September	0.0714	0.0637	0.0667
October	0.0682	0.0619	0.0639
November	0.0674	0.0609	0.0628
December	0.0662	0.0630	0.0652