YEARLY HIGH
0.0121 CNY
YEARLY LOW
0.0108 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0114 CNY

2018 SOS to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SOS to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 0.0121. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 26, dropping to 0.0108.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0013 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0111 to the December average rate of 0.0119, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0121 was up 0.08% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0121, 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 60 CNY
2017 Average 58 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 54 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6.56 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0121
0.0108
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS to CNY 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 0.0110, compared to 0.0119 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) 0.0110
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0119

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0005 CNY (High: 0.0113 / Low: 0.0108). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 CNY (High: 0.0119 / Low: 0.0118).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0005
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and November, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.0120) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0114), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0005 (+4.76%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.0120
2017 Avg (November) 0.0114

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0113 0.0108 0.0111
February 0.0110 0.0108 0.0109
March 0.0110 0.0108 0.0109
April 0.0111 0.0108 0.0109
May 0.0112 0.0109 0.0110
June 0.0115 0.0111 0.0112
July 0.0118 0.0114 0.0116
August 0.0120 0.0118 0.0118
September 0.0119 0.0118 0.0119
October 0.0121 0.0118 0.0119
November 0.0121 0.0119 0.0120
December 0.0120 0.0118 0.0119