2018 SOS to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

36.9533 STD

YEARLY LOW

33.7784 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

35.6878 STD

2018 SOS to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SOS to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 17, valuing the pair at 36.9533. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 33.7784.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.1750 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 34.8305 to the December average rate of 36.2980, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 36.9533 was down 9.29% compared to the 2017 peak of 40.7375, 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 184,767 STD

2017 Average 187,614 STD

Yearly Trough Low 168,892 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,874.82 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

36.6411

33.9526

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS to STD 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 35.0165, compared to 36.3592 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.3427 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 35.0165

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 36.3592

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 1.5174 STD (High: 35.4988 / Low: 33.9814). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1395 STD (High: 36.4870 / Low: 36.3475).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.5174

September Spread (Stable) ±0.1395

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 0.6539 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6539

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 36.4110) against the same month in 2017 (average: 37.6940), the exchange rate shifted by -1.2830 (-3.40%).

2018 Avg (June) 36.4110

2017 Avg (June) 37.6940

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	35.4988	33.9814	34.8305
February	34.5239	33.7784	34.1766
March	34.4612	33.9551	34.2364
April	35.0606	34.2098	34.5165
May	36.7046	35.2250	35.9279
June	36.9533	36.0159	36.4110
July	36.4920	36.1097	36.2996
August	36.5236	36.3057	36.4016
September	36.4870	36.3475	36.3998
October	36.5663	36.2317	36.4171
November	36.6812	36.2317	36.3391
December	36.4387	36.2178	36.2980