It's great that Steem finally has a slow but steady comeback. However, at this rate I can only hope it's going to hit 2-3 dollars in a half a year horizon (so basically yes, by the end of the year let's say). It might only be wishful thinking in the end, who knows, heh?
Anyway, it's definitely something positive going on, at least that's the impression that I get from analyzing several crypto charts lately. In the end, the conclusion is that Steem, just as any currency (be it physical or crypto), fluctuates. Sometimes a currency can outmatch most other ones on the global market, sometimes it can hit rock bottom. We'll just have to wait and see. In the case of Steem though, I'm still quite optimistic. :)