YEARLY HIGH
0.0142 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0132 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0136 SBD

2018 SOS to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SOS to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.0142. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 0.0132.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0010 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0134 to the December average rate of 0.0139, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0142 was up 2.51% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0139, 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 71 SBD
2017 Average 67 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 66 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.07 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0140
0.0133
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS to SBD 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 0.0135, compared to 0.0137 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0135
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0137

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0005 SBD (High: 0.0142 / Low: 0.0137). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 SBD (High: 0.0137 / Low: 0.0136).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0005
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.0139) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0134), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0005 (+3.97%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.0139
2017 Avg (December) 0.0134

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0136 0.0132 0.0134
February 0.0134 0.0133 0.0134
March 0.0135 0.0132 0.0134
April 0.0136 0.0134 0.0135
May 0.0138 0.0133 0.0136
June 0.0139 0.0136 0.0137
July 0.0138 0.0136 0.0137
August 0.0137 0.0136 0.0136
September 0.0137 0.0136 0.0136
October 0.0139 0.0136 0.0137
November 0.0139 0.0136 0.0138
December 0.0142 0.0137 0.0139