YEARLY HIGH
36.9721 STD
YEARLY LOW
34.6703 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
35.6598 STD

2021 SOS to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the SOS to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 11, valuing the pair at 36.9721. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 13, dropping to 34.6703.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.3018 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 35.2076 to the December average rate of 36.4802, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 36.9721 was down 3.45% compared to the 2020 peak of 38.2941, 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 184,860 STD
2020 Average 185,187 STD
Yearly Trough Low 173,352 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,508.81 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

36.6211
34.9304
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 35.3730, compared to 35.9466 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5736 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 35.3730
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 35.9466

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 1.1233 STD (High: 35.8882 / Low: 34.7649). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4261 STD (High: 35.4113 / Low: 34.9853).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.1233
January Spread (Stable) ±0.4261

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.4018 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 36.4802) against the same month in 2020 (average: 35.5858), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8944 (+2.51%).

2021 Avg (December) 36.4802
2020 Avg (December) 35.5858

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 35.4113 34.9853 35.2076
February 35.2871 34.6703 35.0713
March 35.8882 34.7649 35.3230
April 36.0621 35.4800 35.7225
May 36.1224 35.4477 35.6576
June 35.6857 34.7931 35.2559
July 35.8015 35.0932 35.5105
August 36.0369 35.5526 35.7950
September 36.1909 35.3812 35.7075
October 36.2649 35.6258 35.9989
November 36.6497 35.7618 36.1875
December 36.9721 36.1536 36.4802