YEARLY HIGH
1.1416 SOS
YEARLY LOW
1.1092 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1239 SOS

2018 SYP to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SYP to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 1.1416. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 17, dropping to 1.1092.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0324 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1257 to the December average rate of 1.1261, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.1416 was down 58.46% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.7480, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,708 SOS
2017 Average 10,394 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 5,546 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 162.00 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.1289
1.1187
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SYP 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 1.1238, compared to 1.1240 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1238
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1240

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0285 SOS (High: 1.1416 / Low: 1.1131). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0042 SOS (High: 1.1245 / Low: 1.1203).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0285
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0042

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and October, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0064 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0064

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 1.1257) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.6999), the exchange rate shifted by -1.5741 (-58.30%).

2018 Avg (January) 1.1257
2017 Avg (January) 2.6999

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1416 1.1131 1.1257
February 1.1321 1.1227 1.1279
March 1.1359 1.1221 1.1281
April 1.1311 1.1107 1.1217
May 1.1280 1.1106 1.1196
June 1.1279 1.1092 1.1202
July 1.1263 1.1158 1.1227
August 1.1247 1.1192 1.1228
September 1.1245 1.1203 1.1228
October 1.1282 1.1174 1.1249
November 1.1283 1.1144 1.1248
December 1.1293 1.1218 1.1261