YEARLY HIGH
0.1208 KGS
YEARLY LOW
0.1165 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1182 KGS

2018 SOS to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SOS to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 0.1208. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 10, dropping to 0.1165.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0043 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1191 to the December average rate of 0.1185, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1208 was down 0.39% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1213, 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 604 KGS
2017 Average 594 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 583 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21.64 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1193
0.1172
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS to KGS 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 0.1183, compared to 0.1182 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) 0.1183
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1182

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0035 KGS (High: 0.1208 / Low: 0.1174). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 KGS (High: 0.1181 / Low: 0.1177).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0035
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0014 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0014

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.1191) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1200), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0009 (-0.78%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.1191
2017 Avg (January) 0.1200

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1208 0.1174 0.1191
February 0.1188 0.1168 0.1176
March 0.1179 0.1165 0.1173
April 0.1197 0.1172 0.1184
May 0.1200 0.1179 0.1189
June 0.1195 0.1175 0.1184
July 0.1188 0.1175 0.1180
August 0.1182 0.1176 0.1178
September 0.1181 0.1177 0.1178
October 0.1191 0.1178 0.1183
November 0.1197 0.1183 0.1186
December 0.1189 0.1182 0.1185