YEARLY HIGH
0.1327 INR
YEARLY LOW
0.1214 INR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1276 INR

2020 SOS to INR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SOS to INR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 18, valuing the pair at 0.1327. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 0.1214.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0114 INR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1228 to the December average rate of 0.1268, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1327 was up 5.13% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1262, 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 664 INR
2019 Average 607 INR
Yearly Trough Low 607 INR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 56.78 INR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1321
0.1220
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 0.1276, compared to 0.1276 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1276
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1276

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0094 INR (High: 0.1323 / Low: 0.1230). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 INR (High: 0.1278 / Low: 0.1259).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0094
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0021 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0021

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 0.1313) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1198), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0115 (+9.60%).

2020 Avg (April) 0.1313
2019 Avg (April) 0.1198

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1242 0.1214 0.1228
February 0.1242 0.1219 0.1229
March 0.1323 0.1230 0.1280
April 0.1327 0.1294 0.1313
May 0.1314 0.1295 0.1304
June 0.1318 0.1293 0.1304
July 0.1300 0.1281 0.1290
August 0.1299 0.1264 0.1287
September 0.1275 0.1252 0.1266
October 0.1280 0.1251 0.1266
November 0.1289 0.1268 0.1277
December 0.1278 0.1259 0.1268