YEARLY HIGH
0.0340 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.0126 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0170 EGP

2016 SOS to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SOS to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 24, valuing the pair at 0.0340. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 0.0126.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0214 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0127 to the December average rate of 0.0321, the exchange rate registered a net change of 153.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0340 was up 159.94% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0131, 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 170 EGP
2015 Average 57 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 63 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 107.04 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0341
0.0107
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS to EGP 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 0.0139, compared to 0.0200 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0061 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0139
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0200

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0168 EGP (High: 0.0322 / Low: 0.0154). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 EGP (High: 0.0153 / Low: 0.0151).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0168
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.0321) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0127), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0194 (+152.83%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.0321
2015 Avg (December) 0.0127

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0128 0.0126 0.0127
February 0.0129 0.0127 0.0128
March 0.0146 0.0127 0.0137
April 0.0147 0.0144 0.0146
May 0.0150 0.0145 0.0147
June 0.0154 0.0148 0.0151
July 0.0155 0.0151 0.0152
August 0.0154 0.0151 0.0152
September 0.0153 0.0151 0.0152
October 0.0155 0.0151 0.0153
November 0.0322 0.0154 0.0272
December 0.0340 0.0309 0.0321