2015 SOS to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.5978 BIF

YEARLY LOW

2.1548 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.3284 BIF

2015 SOS to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the SOS to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 2.5978. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 2.1548.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4430 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1905 to the December average rate of 2.5244, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 2.5978 was up 17.32% compared to the 2014 peak of 2.2143, 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 12,989 BIF

2014 Average 8,677 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 10,774 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,215.03 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

2.5578

2.1571

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS to BIF 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 2.2297, compared to 2.4272 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1975 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2297

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4272

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was July, with a trading range of 0.1640 BIF (High: 2.4150 / Low: 2.2510). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0307 BIF (High: 2.2476 / Low: 2.2169).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.1640

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0307

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0284 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0284

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 2.5244) against the same month in 2014 (average: 2.1420), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3825 (+17.86%).

2015 Avg (December) 2.5244

2014 Avg (December) 2.1420

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.2248	2.1548	2.1905
February	2.2591	2.2138	2.2351
March	2.2519	2.2190	2.2349
April	2.2476	2.2169	2.2328
May	2.2643	2.2182	2.2419
June	2.2881	2.2094	2.2431
July	2.4150	2.2510	2.3573
August	2.3563	2.3055	2.3288
September	2.4775	2.3310	2.3937
October	2.5289	2.4010	2.4405
November	2.5665	2.4749	2.5183
December	2.5978	2.4801	2.5244