YEARLY HIGH
101.9425 SOS
YEARLY LOW
85.4566 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
96.3662 SOS

2016 SDG to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SDG to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 14, valuing the pair at 101.9425. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 85.4566.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.4859 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 101.1766 to the December average rate of 88.2326, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 101.9425 was down 19.98% compared to the 2015 peak of 127.3922, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 509,713 SOS
2015 Average 561,157 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 427,283 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 82,429.37 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

102.4710
86.9382
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 99.6548, compared to 93.0775 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.5773 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 99.6548
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 93.0775

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was October, with a trading range of 6.5065 SOS (High: 96.7265 / Low: 90.2199). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2358 SOS (High: 101.0062 / Low: 99.7704).

October Spread (Volatile) ±6.5065
March Spread (Stable) ±1.2358

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 5.0939 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.0939

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 101.1766) against the same month in 2015 (average: 122.1487), the exchange rate shifted by -20.9722 (-17.17%).

2016 Avg (January) 101.1766
2015 Avg (January) 122.1487

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 101.9425 100.0577 101.1766
February 101.3039 99.8762 100.4749
March 101.0062 99.7704 100.4430
April 100.8331 98.8435 100.0155
May 100.8079 97.1451 99.1883
June 98.6150 94.9759 96.6308
July 96.7935 94.1724 95.7628
August 96.5502 95.0595 95.8076
September 96.4197 95.0679 95.8443
October 96.7265 90.2199 93.9559
November 90.7051 85.4566 88.8621
December 89.7583 85.7544 88.2326