2016 NAD to SOS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

43.5563 SOS

YEARLY LOW

36.7942 SOS

YEARLY AVERAGE

40.4498 SOS

2016 NAD to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the NAD to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 16, valuing the pair at 43.5563. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 36.7942.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.7621 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 38.0582 to the December average rate of 41.3148, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 43.5563 was down 30.86% compared to the 2015 peak of 62.9999, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 217,782 SOS

2015 Average 266,673 SOS

Yearly Trough Low 183,971 SOS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 33,810.74 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

42.7716

37.6297

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NAD 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 39.4973, compared to 41.4023 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.9051 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 39.4973

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 41.4023

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 5.2982 SOS (High: 42.7641 / Low: 37.4659). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8720 SOS (High: 41.4676 / Low: 39.5955).

May Spread (Volatile) ±5.2982

July Spread (Stable) ±1.8720

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 2.2431 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.2431

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 42.3431) against the same month in 2015 (average: 51.7970), the exchange rate shifted by -9.4539 (-18.25%).

2016 Avg (August) 42.3431

2015 Avg (August) 51.7970

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	40.1729	36.7942	38.0582
February	40.1009	37.9104	38.8080
March	41.4700	38.7257	39.8504
April	42.6840	39.9400	41.7531
May	42.7641	37.4659	39.5099
June	40.7231	37.9836	39.0040
July	41.4676	39.5955	40.4604
August	43.5563	39.9988	42.3431
September	43.1253	39.9377	41.4855
October	43.0811	40.7396	41.7318
November	43.4029	39.2267	41.0785
December	42.9708	39.7210	41.3148