YEARLY HIGH
0.1314 INR
YEARLY LOW
0.1237 INR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1272 INR

2021 SOS to INR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the SOS to INR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 11, valuing the pair at 0.1314. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 29, dropping to 0.1237.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0077 INR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1258 to the December average rate of 0.1297, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.1314 was down 0.95% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.1327, 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 657 INR
2020 Average 638 INR
Yearly Trough Low 619 INR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 38.46 INR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.1301
0.1246
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 0.1261, compared to 0.1283 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0021 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1261
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1283

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.0046 INR (High: 0.1299 / Low: 0.1252). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 INR (High: 0.1266 / Low: 0.1248).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0046
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0024 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0024

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 0.1297) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.1268), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0029 (+2.27%).

2021 Avg (December) 0.1297
2020 Avg (December) 0.1268

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1266 0.1248 0.1258
February 0.1274 0.1238 0.1253
March 0.1265 0.1238 0.1251
April 0.1299 0.1252 0.1283
May 0.1277 0.1237 0.1259
June 0.1285 0.1246 0.1265
July 0.1292 0.1273 0.1284
August 0.1288 0.1263 0.1279
September 0.1279 0.1256 0.1267
October 0.1303 0.1268 0.1288
November 0.1292 0.1266 0.1281
December 0.1314 0.1276 0.1297