2018 SOS to DJF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3116 DJF

YEARLY LOW

0.3026 DJF

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3072 DJF

2018 SOS to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SOS to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 0.3116. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 17, dropping to 0.3026.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0089 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3082 to the December average rate of 0.3070, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3116 was down 0.45% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3130, 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 1,558 DJF

2017 Average 1,544 DJF

Yearly Trough Low 1,513 DJF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 44.59 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3089

0.3044

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SOS to DJF 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 0.3069, compared to 0.3075 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3069

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3075

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0075 DJF (High: 0.3116 / Low: 0.3040). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 DJF (High: 0.3089 / Low: 0.3074).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0075

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0025 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0025

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.3082) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3093), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0011 (-0.34%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.3082

2017 Avg (January) 0.3093

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3116	0.3040	0.3082
February	0.3081	0.3036	0.3057
March	0.3064	0.3026	0.3048
April	0.3092	0.3039	0.3062
May	0.3112	0.3046	0.3081
June	0.3112	0.3065	0.3086
July	0.3098	0.3063	0.3078
August	0.3089	0.3074	0.3079
September	0.3089	0.3073	0.3079
October	0.3091	0.3064	0.3073
November	0.3102	0.3064	0.3073
December	0.3082	0.3063	0.3070