YEARLY HIGH
0.1197 RUB
YEARLY LOW
0.1068 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1116 RUB

2019 SOS to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the SOS to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.1197. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 0.1068.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0129 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1150 to the December average rate of 0.1084, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.1197 was down 1.89% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.1221, 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 599 RUB
2018 Average 543 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 534 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 64.58 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.1156
0.1077
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 0.1124, compared to 0.1108 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0017 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1124
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1108

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.0070 RUB (High: 0.1197 / Low: 0.1128). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 RUB (High: 0.1115 / Low: 0.1096).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0070
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2019. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0018 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.1150) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0977), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0172 (+17.64%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.1150
2018 Avg (January) 0.0977

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1197 0.1128 0.1150
February 0.1151 0.1125 0.1135
March 0.1148 0.1100 0.1125
April 0.1129 0.1099 0.1114
May 0.1128 0.1105 0.1117
June 0.1133 0.1081 0.1104
July 0.1101 0.1079 0.1090
August 0.1165 0.1111 0.1139
September 0.1155 0.1100 0.1121
October 0.1132 0.1099 0.1109
November 0.1115 0.1096 0.1102
December 0.1112 0.1068 0.1084