2018 SOS to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1221 RUB

YEARLY LOW

0.0960 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1085 RUB

2018 SOS to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SOS to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 10, valuing the pair at 0.1221. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 0.0960.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0260 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0977 to the December average rate of 0.1166, the exchange rate registered a net change of 19.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1221 was up 15.34% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1058, 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 610 RUB

2017 Average 504 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 480 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 130.21 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1188

0.0958

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS to RUB 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 0.1027, compared to 0.1143 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0116 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1027

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1143

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.0103 RUB (High: 0.1091 / Low: 0.0988). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0028 RUB (High: 0.0996 / Low: 0.0969).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0103

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0028

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0032 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0032

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.1169) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0992), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0177 (+17.82%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.1169

2017 Avg (September) 0.0992

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0999	0.0963	0.0977
February	0.1005	0.0960	0.0979
March	0.0996	0.0969	0.0983
April	0.1091	0.0988	0.1052
May	0.1100	0.1066	0.1081
June	0.1116	0.1070	0.1088
July	0.1105	0.1068	0.1087
August	0.1179	0.1088	0.1149
September	0.1221	0.1133	0.1169
October	0.1156	0.1123	0.1137
November	0.1173	0.1131	0.1149
December	0.1202	0.1143	0.1166