YEARLY HIGH
0.1184 INR
YEARLY LOW
0.1081 INR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1124 INR

2017 SOS to INR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SOS to INR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 0.1184. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 0.1081.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0103 INR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1178 to the December average rate of 0.1107, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1184 was down 4.17% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1236, 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 592 INR
2016 Average 566 INR
Yearly Trough Low 540 INR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 51.68 INR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1185
0.1099
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS to INR 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 0.1136, compared to 0.1113 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0022 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1136
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1113

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0049 INR (High: 0.1164 / Low: 0.1114). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 INR (High: 0.1184 / Low: 0.1170).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0049
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0026 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0026

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.1178) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1087), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0091 (+8.39%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.1178
2016 Avg (January) 0.1087

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1184 0.1170 0.1178
February 0.1167 0.1147 0.1157
March 0.1164 0.1114 0.1140
April 0.1125 0.1105 0.1113
May 0.1122 0.1097 0.1113
June 0.1123 0.1095 0.1113
July 0.1126 0.1101 0.1115
August 0.1116 0.1087 0.1106
September 0.1133 0.1090 0.1109
October 0.1134 0.1106 0.1123
November 0.1138 0.1092 0.1120
December 0.1119 0.1081 0.1107