YEARLY HIGH
0.0362 MXN
YEARLY LOW
0.0311 MXN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0332 MXN

2018 SOS to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SOS to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 14, valuing the pair at 0.0362. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 4, dropping to 0.0311.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0051 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0326 to the December average rate of 0.0346, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0362 was down 4.97% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0381, 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 181 MXN
2017 Average 163 MXN
Yearly Trough Low 155 MXN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 25.48 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0355
0.0315
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS to MXN 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 0.0329, compared to 0.0335 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) 0.0329
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0335

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0027 MXN (High: 0.0350 / Low: 0.0323). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 MXN (High: 0.0325 / Low: 0.0316).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0027
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0023 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0023

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 0.0351) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0313), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0038 (+12.08%).

2018 Avg (June) 0.0351
2017 Avg (June) 0.0313

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0341 0.0317 0.0326
February 0.0325 0.0316 0.0321
March 0.0326 0.0312 0.0320
April 0.0328 0.0311 0.0318
May 0.0345 0.0328 0.0339
June 0.0362 0.0341 0.0351
July 0.0345 0.0320 0.0329
August 0.0332 0.0319 0.0326
September 0.0335 0.0323 0.0329
October 0.0350 0.0323 0.0331
November 0.0355 0.0341 0.0349
December 0.0354 0.0339 0.0346