YEARLY HIGH
0.1679 INR
YEARLY LOW
0.1573 INR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1634 INR

2026 SOS to INR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the SOS to INR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 27, valuing the pair at 0.1679. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 0.1573.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0106 INR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1591 to the December average rate of 0.1665, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.68% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.1679 was up 5.53% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.1592, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 840 INR
2025 Average 763 INR
Yearly Trough Low 787 INR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 53.02 INR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.1677
0.1583
JanuMarcMayJuly

SOS to INR 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 0.1629, compared to 0.1665 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0036 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1629
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1665

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.0066 INR (High: 0.1664 / Low: 0.1598). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 INR (High: 0.1668 / Low: 0.1663).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0066
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

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 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2026: 0.1669) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.1491), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0178 (+11.94%).

2026 Avg (May) 0.1669
2025 Avg (May) 0.1491

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1619 0.1573 0.1591
February 0.1600 0.1581 0.1591
March 0.1664 0.1598 0.1629
April 0.1662 0.1614 0.1634
May 0.1679 0.1662 0.1669
June 0.1676 0.1650 0.1661
July 0.1668 0.1663 0.1665