2026 XAU to SOS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2685564.8837 SOS

YEARLY LOW

566.0901 SOS

YEARLY AVERAGE

1256633.2473 SOS

2026 XAU to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the XAU to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 28, valuing the pair at 2685564.8837. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 566.0901.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2684998.7936 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 570.7603 to the December average rate of 2345135.8888, the exchange rate registered a net change of 410779.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 2685564.8837 was up 446377.95% compared to the 2025 peak of 601.5000, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,427,824,419 SOS

2025 Average 2,856,981 SOS

Yearly Trough Low 2,830,451 SOS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,424,993,968.18 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

2839802.9390

-257541.5561

JanuMarcMayJuly

XAU 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 896495.0636, compared to 2337047.7983 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1440552.7347 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 896495.0636

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2337047.7983

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 2684994.6901 SOS (High: 2685564.8837 / Low: 570.1936). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.5350 SOS (High: 572.9574 / Low: 567.4225).

April Spread (Volatile) ±2684994.6901

March Spread (Stable) ±5.5350

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 165228.6722 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -165228.6722

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2026: 379105.2423) against the same month in 2025 (average: 571.3685), the exchange rate shifted by +378533.8738 (+66250.40%).

2026 Avg (April) 379105.2423

2025 Avg (April) 571.3685

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	575.9365	566.0901	570.7603
February	575.1548	568.7549	570.4852
March	572.9574	567.4225	570.7704
April	2685564.8837	570.1936	379105.2423
May	2634857.6439	2536622.1841	2581690.8977
June	2581233.2581	2286381.1631	2416462.2256
July	2387393.0935	2285807.4273	2328959.7078
August	2433325.0158	2304377.9130	2345135.8888