YEARLY HIGH
0.0073 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.0054 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0063 BRL

2018 SOS to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SOS to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 13, valuing the pair at 0.0073. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 24, dropping to 0.0054.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0019 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0055 to the December average rate of 0.0067, the exchange rate registered a net change of 21.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0073 was up 25.55% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0058, 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 36 BRL
2017 Average 28 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 27 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9.47 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0072
0.0054
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS to BRL 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 0.0059, compared to 0.0067 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0059
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0067

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0008 BRL (High: 0.0072 / Low: 0.0064). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 BRL (High: 0.0068 / Low: 0.0066).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0008
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.0071) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0054), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0017 (+31.48%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.0071
2017 Avg (September) 0.0054

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0057 0.0054 0.0055
February 0.0057 0.0055 0.0056
March 0.0057 0.0055 0.0056
April 0.0061 0.0057 0.0059
May 0.0065 0.0061 0.0063
June 0.0068 0.0064 0.0065
July 0.0068 0.0064 0.0066
August 0.0072 0.0064 0.0068
September 0.0073 0.0069 0.0071
October 0.0069 0.0063 0.0065
November 0.0068 0.0064 0.0065
December 0.0068 0.0066 0.0067