YEARLY HIGH
700.9859 SOS
YEARLY LOW
582.1732 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
657.1953 SOS

2016 EUR to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the EUR to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 3, valuing the pair at 700.9859. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 24, dropping to 582.1732.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 118.8127 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 672.5492 to the December average rate of 603.6055, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 700.9859 was down 19.15% compared to the 2015 peak of 867.0589, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,504,929 SOS
2015 Average 3,743,543 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 2,910,866 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 594,063.64 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

700.5278
594.7944
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EUR 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 678.4301, compared to 635.9605 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 42.4696 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 678.4301
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 635.9605

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 53.2753 SOS (High: 640.7953 / Low: 587.5200). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 9.6203 SOS (High: 658.7659 / Low: 649.1456).

November Spread (Volatile) ±53.2753
September Spread (Stable) ±9.6203

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 22.0305 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -22.0305

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 691.7167) against the same month in 2015 (average: 758.2571), the exchange rate shifted by -66.5404 (-8.78%).

2016 Avg (April) 691.7167
2015 Avg (April) 758.2571

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 679.2033 661.5564 672.5492
February 691.7586 663.6435 680.6478
March 698.8311 662.1400 682.1801
April 700.9859 680.3729 691.7167
May 700.1299 658.5555 682.3162
June 681.7655 645.1880 661.1706
July 654.5771 632.5911 644.5691
August 661.8241 642.1938 652.4440
September 658.7659 649.1456 654.0408
October 658.2745 627.1073 641.5669
November 640.7953 587.5200 619.5364
December 625.4970 582.1732 603.6055