YEARLY HIGH
0.0969 SOS
YEARLY LOW
0.0844 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0916 SOS

2011 STD to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the STD to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 29, valuing the pair at 0.0969. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 0.0844.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0125 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0871 to the December average rate of 0.0876, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.0969 was up 4.02% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.0932, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 STD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 485 SOS
2010 Average 427 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 422 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 62.59 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.0959
0.0863
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

STD to SOS 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 0.0915, compared to 0.0917 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) 0.0915
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0917

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was April, with a trading range of 0.0067 SOS (High: 0.0969 / Low: 0.0902). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0026 SOS (High: 0.0965 / Low: 0.0939).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0067
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0026

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0025 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0025

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2011: 0.0938) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.0825), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0112 (+13.62%).

2011 Avg (April) 0.0938
2010 Avg (April) 0.0825

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0894 0.0844 0.0871
February 0.0905 0.0878 0.0889
March 0.0930 0.0899 0.0913
April 0.0969 0.0902 0.0938
May 0.0969 0.0914 0.0933
June 0.0963 0.0930 0.0943
July 0.0964 0.0916 0.0948
August 0.0965 0.0939 0.0951
September 0.0956 0.0895 0.0925
October 0.0927 0.0877 0.0902
November 0.0927 0.0883 0.0901
December 0.0895 0.0862 0.0876