YEARLY HIGH
0.0208 SOS
YEARLY LOW
0.0184 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0197 SOS

2016 IRR to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the IRR to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.0208. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 0.0184.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0023 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0206 to the December average rate of 0.0191, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0208 was down 22.16% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0267, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 104 SOS
2015 Average 117 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 92 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11.68 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0208
0.0189
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IRR 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 0.0201, compared to 0.0193 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0201
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0193

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0009 SOS (High: 0.0193 / Low: 0.0184). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 SOS (High: 0.0203 / Low: 0.0202).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0009
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0206) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0262), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0056 (-21.40%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0206
2015 Avg (January) 0.0262

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0208 0.0204 0.0206
February 0.0205 0.0202 0.0203
March 0.0203 0.0202 0.0203
April 0.0204 0.0199 0.0202
May 0.0203 0.0195 0.0200
June 0.0198 0.0191 0.0194
July 0.0195 0.0190 0.0193
August 0.0196 0.0192 0.0194
September 0.0195 0.0193 0.0194
October 0.0195 0.0191 0.0193
November 0.0193 0.0184 0.0191
December 0.0193 0.0185 0.0191