YEARLY HIGH
0.0025 AUD
YEARLY LOW
0.0021 AUD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0023 AUD

2018 SOS to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SOS to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 0.0025. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 0.0021.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0003 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0022 to the December average rate of 0.0024, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0025 was up 2.33% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0024, 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 12 AUD
2017 Average 11 AUD
Yearly Trough Low 11 AUD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1.70 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0025
0.0021
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS to AUD 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 0.0022, compared to 0.0024 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0022
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0024

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0001 AUD (High: 0.0025 / Low: 0.0023). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 AUD (High: 0.0023 / Low: 0.0023).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0001
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.0024) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0023), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+6.89%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.0024
2017 Avg (December) 0.0023

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0022 0.0021 0.0022
February 0.0022 0.0021 0.0022
March 0.0023 0.0022 0.0022
April 0.0023 0.0022 0.0023
May 0.0023 0.0023 0.0023
June 0.0024 0.0023 0.0023
July 0.0024 0.0023 0.0023
August 0.0024 0.0023 0.0024
September 0.0024 0.0024 0.0024
October 0.0025 0.0024 0.0024
November 0.0024 0.0024 0.0024
December 0.0025 0.0023 0.0024