YEARLY HIGH
0.4589 YER
YEARLY LOW
0.4257 YER
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4326 YER

2018 SOS to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SOS to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 6, valuing the pair at 0.4589. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 0.4257.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0332 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4317 to the December average rate of 0.4316, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4589 was up 4.84% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4378, 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 2,295 YER
2017 Average 2,161 YER
Yearly Trough Low 2,129 YER
Transaction Impact: A difference of 166.08 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4344
0.4306
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS to YER 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 0.4327, compared to 0.4324 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4327
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4324

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was March, with a trading range of 0.0311 YER (High: 0.4589 / Low: 0.4278). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 YER (High: 0.4338 / Low: 0.4322).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0311
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.4325) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4323), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+0.05%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.4325
2017 Avg (March) 0.4323

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4366 0.4257 0.4317
February 0.4329 0.4294 0.4310
March 0.4589 0.4278 0.4325
April 0.4376 0.4296 0.4333
May 0.4380 0.4308 0.4341
June 0.4377 0.4308 0.4339
July 0.4356 0.4312 0.4330
August 0.4344 0.4321 0.4329
September 0.4338 0.4322 0.4329
October 0.4347 0.4309 0.4321
November 0.4362 0.4309 0.4322
December 0.4334 0.4307 0.4316