2016 SOS to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

3.0242 BIF

YEARLY LOW

2.4982 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.7281 BIF

2016 SOS to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SOS to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 24, valuing the pair at 3.0242. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 2.4982.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5261 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5231 to the December average rate of 2.9248, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.92% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 3.0242 was up 16.42% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.5978, 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 15,121 BIF

2015 Average 11,645 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 12,491 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,630.36 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.9650

2.4829

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 2.5798, compared to 2.8763 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2965 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5798

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.8763

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.2902 BIF (High: 2.8967 / Low: 2.6065). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0300 BIF (High: 2.8648 / Low: 2.8348).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.2902

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0300

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 0.0025 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0025

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 2.9248) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.5244), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4004 (+15.86%).

2016 Avg (December) 2.9248

2015 Avg (December) 2.5244

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.5550	2.4982	2.5231
February	2.5670	2.5329	2.5456
March	2.5784	2.5277	2.5499
April	2.5828	2.5095	2.5474
May	2.6411	2.5470	2.5813
June	2.8967	2.6065	2.7316
July	2.8930	2.8068	2.8468
August	2.8828	2.8270	2.8540
September	2.8648	2.8348	2.8526
October	2.9013	2.8413	2.8672
November	3.0124	2.8729	2.9123
December	3.0242	2.8865	2.9248