YEARLY HIGH
0.0838 SOS
YEARLY LOW
0.0605 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0717 SOS

2016 GNF to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GNF to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 23, valuing the pair at 0.0838. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 0.0605.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0233 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0800 to the December average rate of 0.0618, the exchange rate registered a net change of -22.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0838 was down 19.39% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1039, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 419 SOS
2015 Average 459 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 302 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 116.33 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0837
0.0598
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GNF 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 0.0797, compared to 0.0637 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0160 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0797
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0637

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0174 SOS (High: 0.0825 / Low: 0.0651). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 SOS (High: 0.0649 / Low: 0.0637).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0174
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0112 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0112

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 0.0817) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0953), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0137 (-14.35%).

2016 Avg (May) 0.0817
2015 Avg (May) 0.0953

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0809 0.0786 0.0800
February 0.0805 0.0787 0.0796
March 0.0811 0.0798 0.0804
April 0.0813 0.0799 0.0804
May 0.0838 0.0802 0.0817
June 0.0825 0.0651 0.0763
July 0.0663 0.0637 0.0651
August 0.0649 0.0632 0.0644
September 0.0649 0.0637 0.0642
October 0.0646 0.0629 0.0640
November 0.0641 0.0605 0.0629
December 0.0636 0.0605 0.0618