YEARLY HIGH
846.1705 SOS
YEARLY LOW
808.5950 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
828.0032 SOS

2021 XDR to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the XDR to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 3, valuing the pair at 846.1705. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 808.5950.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 37.5755 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 837.5975 to the December average rate of 815.2055, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 846.1705 was up 0.31% compared to the 2020 peak of 843.5198, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,230,853 SOS
2020 Average 4,046,523 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 4,042,975 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 187,877.66 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

839.8367
812.9663
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 834.6538, compared to 821.3526 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 13.3012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 834.6538
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 821.3526

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was May, with a trading range of 21.5088 SOS (High: 845.2560 / Low: 823.7472). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 11.2047 SOS (High: 832.9868 / Low: 821.7822).

May Spread (Volatile) ±21.5088
July Spread (Stable) ±11.2047

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2021. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 9.3602 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -9.3602

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2021: 835.6032) against the same month in 2020 (average: 801.4753), the exchange rate shifted by +34.1279 (+4.26%).

2021 Avg (June) 835.6032
2020 Avg (June) 801.4753

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 843.8342 832.4175 837.5975
February 844.7236 832.2916 836.8150
March 838.0645 823.6329 830.9758
April 838.4833 820.2900 829.5403
May 845.2560 823.7472 837.3909
June 846.1705 826.0106 835.6032
July 832.9868 821.7822 826.2430
August 831.4584 819.0658 823.2654
September 833.2609 818.6217 824.8872
October 828.5216 815.0893 821.7285
November 825.8511 809.1630 816.7858
December 821.6984 808.5950 815.2055