YEARLY HIGH
0.0125 CNY
YEARLY LOW
0.0104 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0112 CNY

2016 SOS to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SOS to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 27, valuing the pair at 0.0125. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.0104.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0020 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0106 to the December average rate of 0.0121, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0125 was up 17.35% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0106, 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 62 CNY
2015 Average 47 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 52 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10.21 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0122
0.0105
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS to CNY 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 0.0108, compared to 0.0116 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0108
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0116

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0008 CNY (High: 0.0125 / Low: 0.0117). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 CNY (High: 0.0115 / Low: 0.0114).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0008
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 0.0119) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0103), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0016 (+15.68%).

2016 Avg (November) 0.0119
2015 Avg (November) 0.0103

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0107 0.0104 0.0106
February 0.0108 0.0106 0.0107
March 0.0107 0.0105 0.0106
April 0.0108 0.0105 0.0106
May 0.0111 0.0107 0.0108
June 0.0114 0.0109 0.0112
July 0.0117 0.0113 0.0115
August 0.0115 0.0114 0.0114
September 0.0115 0.0114 0.0114
October 0.0118 0.0114 0.0116
November 0.0125 0.0117 0.0119
December 0.0125 0.0119 0.0121