2018 XDR to SOS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

849.8793 SOS

YEARLY LOW

797.2220 SOS

YEARLY AVERAGE

820.7777 SOS

2018 XDR to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XDR to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 16, valuing the pair at 849.8793. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 797.2220.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 52.6574 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 833.8176 to the December average rate of 806.7928, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 849.8793 was up 1.26% compared to the 2017 peak of 839.3446, 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 4,249,397 SOS

2017 Average 4,015,502 SOS

Yearly Trough Low 3,986,110 SOS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 263,286.87 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

847.7102

801.9135

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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 832.7966, compared to 808.7589 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 24.0376 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 832.7966

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 808.7589

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 31.7639 SOS (High: 847.8955 / Low: 816.1317). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.4107 SOS (High: 812.9509 / Low: 808.5403).

January Spread (Volatile) ±31.7639

September Spread (Stable) ±4.4107

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 15.5824 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -15.5824

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 843.8938) against the same month in 2017 (average: 782.9503), the exchange rate shifted by +60.9435 (+7.78%).

2018 Avg (March) 843.8938

2017 Avg (March) 782.9503

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	847.8955	816.1317	833.8176
February	849.5904	838.4112	843.7697
March	849.8793	837.4796	843.8938
April	846.4556	822.4193	837.5589
May	831.4479	811.1036	821.9765
June	822.4142	805.5003	815.7629
July	817.8725	804.5408	812.2820
August	812.3898	806.0562	808.9294
September	812.9509	808.5403	810.6851
October	811.1177	800.5541	808.1343
November	809.0005	797.2220	805.7299
December	809.7228	803.0043	806.7928