YEARLY HIGH
0.0403 ETB
YEARLY LOW
0.0341 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0368 ETB

2016 SOS to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SOS to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 27, valuing the pair at 0.0403. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 0.0341.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0062 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0343 to the December average rate of 0.0391, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0403 was up 14.82% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0351, 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 201 ETB
2015 Average 154 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 170 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 31.08 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0396
0.0338
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS to ETB 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 0.0354, compared to 0.0383 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0029 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0354
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0383

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0019 ETB (High: 0.0403 / Low: 0.0384). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 ETB (High: 0.0381 / Low: 0.0378).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0019
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 0.0389) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0341), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0048 (+14.13%).

2016 Avg (November) 0.0389
2015 Avg (November) 0.0341

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0347 0.0341 0.0343
February 0.0350 0.0344 0.0348
March 0.0352 0.0347 0.0349
April 0.0358 0.0350 0.0353
May 0.0369 0.0354 0.0359
June 0.0377 0.0363 0.0371
July 0.0382 0.0372 0.0377
August 0.0381 0.0376 0.0379
September 0.0381 0.0378 0.0379
October 0.0387 0.0378 0.0382
November 0.0403 0.0384 0.0389
December 0.0402 0.0384 0.0391