YEARLY HIGH
75.8952 IRR
YEARLY LOW
60.8469 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
70.2751 IRR

2018 SOS to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SOS to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 5, valuing the pair at 75.8952. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 60.8469.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.0484 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 62.1662 to the December average rate of 72.8618, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 75.8952 was up 22.88% compared to the 2017 peak of 61.7641, 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 379,476 IRR
2017 Average 285,384 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 304,234 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 75,241.83 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

76.1969
60.8907
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS to IRR 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 66.5467, compared to 74.0035 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 7.4568 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 66.5467
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 74.0035

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 9.1297 IRR (High: 73.5928 / Low: 64.4631). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2838 IRR (High: 74.8160 / Low: 74.5321).

May Spread (Volatile) ±9.1297
September Spread (Stable) ±0.2838

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 1.2501 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2501

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 74.9214) against the same month in 2017 (average: 56.7850), the exchange rate shifted by +18.1364 (+31.94%).

2018 Avg (August) 74.9214
2017 Avg (August) 56.7850

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 63.7346 60.8469 62.1662
February 64.2361 63.3962 63.8114
March 65.0173 64.0112 64.5457
April 65.4774 64.6014 64.9389
May 73.5928 64.4631 70.3919
June 74.1635 72.6998 73.4258
July 75.7285 73.7206 74.8444
August 75.8952 74.5307 74.9214
September 74.8160 74.5321 74.6424
October 74.6205 73.1430 73.3922
November 74.0473 73.1355 73.3589
December 73.4312 72.4699 72.8618