2016 ETB to SOS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

29.3666 SOS

YEARLY LOW

24.8339 SOS

YEARLY AVERAGE

27.2034 SOS

2016 ETB to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ETB to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 29.3666. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 24.8339.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.5327 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 29.1332 to the December average rate of 25.5835, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 29.3666 was down 18.14% compared to the 2015 peak of 35.8736, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 146,833 SOS

2015 Average 163,089 SOS

Yearly Trough Low 124,169 SOS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 22,663.64 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

29.4881

25.2285

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 28.2703, compared to 26.1366 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.1337 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 28.2703

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 26.1366

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 1.2342 SOS (High: 26.0681 / Low: 24.8339). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2151 SOS (High: 26.4883 / Low: 26.2732).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.2342

September Spread (Stable) ±0.2151

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.8997 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8997

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 29.1332) against the same month in 2015 (average: 35.3361), the exchange rate shifted by -6.2030 (-17.55%).

2016 Avg (January) 29.1332

2015 Avg (January) 35.3361

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	29.3666	28.8321	29.1332
February	29.0301	28.5402	28.7486
March	28.8209	28.3934	28.6263
April	28.5659	27.9308	28.2957
May	28.2421	27.0714	27.8588
June	27.5330	26.5237	26.9592
July	26.8688	26.1489	26.5263
August	26.5799	26.2187	26.3943
September	26.4883	26.2732	26.3939
October	26.4560	25.8261	26.1916
November	26.0681	24.8339	25.7298
December	26.0612	24.8758	25.5835