YEARLY HIGH
0.0248 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.0229 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0235 SCR

2018 SOS to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SOS to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 27, valuing the pair at 0.0248. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 0.0229.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0019 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0240 to the December average rate of 0.0236, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0248 was up 1.79% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0244, 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 124 SCR
2017 Average 117 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 114 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9.61 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0241
0.0233
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS to SCR 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 0.0235, compared to 0.0235 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0235
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0235

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0013 SCR (High: 0.0248 / Low: 0.0235). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 SCR (High: 0.0236 / Low: 0.0234).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0013
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.0236) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0235), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+0.62%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.0236
2017 Avg (September) 0.0235

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0245 0.0235 0.0240
February 0.0242 0.0229 0.0234
March 0.0243 0.0230 0.0235
April 0.0238 0.0231 0.0233
May 0.0244 0.0232 0.0234
June 0.0237 0.0232 0.0234
July 0.0236 0.0233 0.0234
August 0.0236 0.0234 0.0235
September 0.0248 0.0235 0.0236
October 0.0240 0.0234 0.0236
November 0.0238 0.0235 0.0236
December 0.0240 0.0235 0.0236