YEARLY HIGH
819.0398 SOS
YEARLY LOW
779.4627 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
802.4976 SOS

2019 XDR to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the XDR to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 819.0398. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 779.4627.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 39.5771 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 810.6989 to the December average rate of 799.5998, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 819.0398 was down 3.63% compared to the 2018 peak of 849.8793, 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 4,095,199 SOS
2018 Average 4,103,127 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 3,897,314 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 197,885.44 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

812.4961
790.9305
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 808.3537, compared to 796.6415 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 11.7122 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 808.3537
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 796.6415

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 18.6625 SOS (High: 798.1252 / Low: 779.4627). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.4525 SOS (High: 799.1020 / Low: 792.6496).

August Spread (Volatile) ±18.6625
November Spread (Stable) ±6.4525

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 8.0054 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.0054

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 810.6989) against the same month in 2018 (average: 833.8176), the exchange rate shifted by -23.1187 (-2.77%).

2019 Avg (January) 810.6989
2018 Avg (January) 833.8176

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 819.0398 803.8099 810.6989
February 814.0997 805.6747 808.7493
March 815.4957 805.1856 809.2479
April 809.3924 801.4808 806.8952
May 812.5312 801.1837 806.6356
June 813.5712 802.7068 807.8954
July 808.6227 796.4879 801.8430
August 798.1252 779.4627 793.8377
September 796.7807 784.7344 792.7276
October 800.8829 785.8125 795.2481
November 799.1020 792.6496 796.5929
December 803.5461 794.1210 799.5998