YEARLY HIGH
0.0015 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.0011 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0013 GBP

2016 SOS to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SOS to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 24, valuing the pair at 0.0015. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.0011.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0004 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0011 to the December average rate of 0.0014, the exchange rate registered a net change of 24.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0015 was up 31.49% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0011, 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 7 GBP
2015 Average 5 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 5 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1.87 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0014
0.0011
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS to GBP 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 0.0011, compared to 0.0014 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0011
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0014

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0002 GBP (High: 0.0013 / Low: 0.0011). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 GBP (High: 0.0012 / Low: 0.0011).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0002
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 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 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.0014) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0011), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0003 (+29.20%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.0014
2015 Avg (December) 0.0011

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0011 0.0011 0.0011
February 0.0012 0.0011 0.0011
March 0.0012 0.0011 0.0011
April 0.0012 0.0011 0.0011
May 0.0012 0.0011 0.0011
June 0.0013 0.0011 0.0012
July 0.0013 0.0013 0.0013
August 0.0013 0.0013 0.0013
September 0.0013 0.0013 0.0013
October 0.0014 0.0013 0.0014
November 0.0014 0.0014 0.0014
December 0.0015 0.0014 0.0014