YEARLY HIGH
0.0032 AZN
YEARLY LOW
0.0024 AZN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0027 AZN

2016 SOS to AZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SOS to AZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 24, valuing the pair at 0.0032. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 23, dropping to 0.0024.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0008 AZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0026 to the December average rate of 0.0031, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0032 was up 27.42% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0025, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 16 AZN
2015 Average 8 AZN
Yearly Trough Low 12 AZN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3.91 AZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0032
0.0024
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS to AZN 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 0.0026, compared to 0.0029 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0026
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0029

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0003 AZN (High: 0.0031 / Low: 0.0029). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 AZN (High: 0.0025 / Low: 0.0025).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0003
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.0031) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0019), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0012 (+61.68%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.0031
2015 Avg (December) 0.0019

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0026 0.0025 0.0026
February 0.0026 0.0025 0.0026
March 0.0027 0.0025 0.0026
April 0.0025 0.0025 0.0025
May 0.0025 0.0024 0.0025
June 0.0027 0.0025 0.0026
July 0.0028 0.0026 0.0027
August 0.0028 0.0027 0.0028
September 0.0029 0.0028 0.0028
October 0.0029 0.0027 0.0028
November 0.0031 0.0029 0.0030
December 0.0032 0.0030 0.0031