2016 MGA to SOS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1974 SOS

YEARLY LOW

0.1672 SOS

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1869 SOS

2016 MGA to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MGA to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 28, valuing the pair at 0.1974. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 24, dropping to 0.1672.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0302 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1928 to the December average rate of 0.1718, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1974 was down 29.27% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2791, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 987 SOS

2015 Average 1,093 SOS

Yearly Trough Low 836 SOS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 151.24 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1950

0.1697

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MGA 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 0.1896, compared to 0.1843 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0054 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1896

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1843

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was July, with a trading range of 0.0154 SOS (High: 0.1974 / Low: 0.1820). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0037 SOS (High: 0.1945 / Low: 0.1908).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0154

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0037

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 0.0099 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0099

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2016: 0.1893) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2081), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0187 (-9.01%).

2016 Avg (July) 0.1893

2015 Avg (July) 0.2081

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1945	0.1908	0.1928
February	0.1952	0.1903	0.1924
March	0.1932	0.1879	0.1910
April	0.1939	0.1895	0.1916
May	0.1933	0.1818	0.1900
June	0.1840	0.1761	0.1801
July	0.1974	0.1820	0.1893
August	0.1958	0.1911	0.1929
September	0.1929	0.1874	0.1913
October	0.1887	0.1790	0.1830
November	0.1831	0.1677	0.1772
December	0.1762	0.1672	0.1718