YEARLY HIGH
0.0299 MDL
YEARLY LOW
0.0281 MDL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0290 MDL

2018 SOS to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SOS to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 0.0299. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 4, dropping to 0.0281.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0017 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0292 to the December average rate of 0.0296, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0299 was down 15.11% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0352, 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 149 MDL
2017 Average 159 MDL
Yearly Trough Low 141 MDL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8.66 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0297
0.0284
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS to MDL 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 0.0289, compared to 0.0292 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0289
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0292

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0012 MDL (High: 0.0298 / Low: 0.0286). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 MDL (High: 0.0295 / Low: 0.0291).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0012
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.0296) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0296), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0000 (-0.02%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.0296
2017 Avg (December) 0.0296

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0298 0.0286 0.0292
February 0.0289 0.0285 0.0287
March 0.0289 0.0283 0.0285
April 0.0290 0.0281 0.0285
May 0.0295 0.0286 0.0289
June 0.0295 0.0291 0.0292
July 0.0292 0.0286 0.0289
August 0.0291 0.0285 0.0288
September 0.0293 0.0288 0.0291
October 0.0297 0.0291 0.0294
November 0.0298 0.0293 0.0295
December 0.0299 0.0293 0.0296