YEARLY HIGH
27.9417 SOS
YEARLY LOW
23.8086 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
26.0842 SOS

2016 HNL to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the HNL to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 27.9417. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 24, dropping to 23.8086.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.1331 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 27.5935 to the December average rate of 24.5635, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 27.9417 was down 19.12% compared to the 2015 peak of 34.5473, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 139,709 SOS
2015 Average 155,478 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 119,043 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20,665.46 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

27.8965
24.2605
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HNL 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 26.9168, compared to 25.2516 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.6651 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 26.9168
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 25.2516

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 1.3895 SOS (High: 25.3518 / Low: 23.9623). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2986 SOS (High: 25.7293 / Low: 25.4307).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.3895
September Spread (Stable) ±0.2986

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 0.8403 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8403

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 27.5935) against the same month in 2015 (average: 33.9718), the exchange rate shifted by -6.3783 (-18.78%).

2016 Avg (January) 27.5935
2015 Avg (January) 33.9718

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 27.9417 27.1990 27.5935
February 27.3972 26.9833 27.1500
March 27.2565 26.9205 27.0833
April 27.2605 26.7292 27.0250
May 27.1481 26.1281 26.7445
June 26.4661 25.3994 25.9042
July 25.8524 25.1224 25.5670
August 25.6815 25.2760 25.4792
September 25.7293 25.4307 25.5358
October 25.6608 25.2204 25.4344
November 25.3518 23.9623 24.9300
December 25.0729 23.8086 24.5635