2017 SOS to MRO Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.6340 MRO

YEARLY LOW

0.5940 MRO

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6215 MRO

2017 SOS to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SOS to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 25, valuing the pair at 0.6340. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 22, dropping to 0.5940.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0401 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6206 to the December average rate of 0.6127, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.6340 was down 1.65% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.6447, 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 3,170 MRO

2016 Average 2,961 MRO

Yearly Trough Low 2,970 MRO

Transaction Impact: A difference of 200.35 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.6305

0.6110

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS to MRO 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 0.6213, compared to 0.6218 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6213

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6218

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 0.0272 MRO (High: 0.6330 / Low: 0.6058). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0042 MRO (High: 0.6232 / Low: 0.6189).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0272

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0042

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0105 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0105

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.6283) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.6103), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0180 (+2.95%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.6283

2016 Avg (August) 0.6103

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.6268	0.6180	0.6206
February	0.6235	0.6137	0.6201
March	0.6232	0.6189	0.6215
April	0.6234	0.6178	0.6213
May	0.6239	0.6106	0.6220
June	0.6249	0.6165	0.6220
July	0.6280	0.6167	0.6255
August	0.6340	0.6190	0.6283
September	0.6321	0.6188	0.6289
October	0.6330	0.6058	0.6231
November	0.6146	0.5940	0.6126
December	0.6182	0.5984	0.6127