2016 SOS to GMD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 SOS to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the SOS to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 27, valuing the pair at 0.0776. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 0.0633.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0142 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0638 to the December average rate of 0.0747, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0776 was up 17.99% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0657, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SOS based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
SOS to GMD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.0680, compared to 0.0737 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0057 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0058 GMD (High: 0.0701 / Low: 0.0642). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 GMD (High: 0.0735 / Low: 0.0726).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 0.0002 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 0.0744) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0635), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0108 (+17.05%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0.0645 | 0.0633 | 0.0638 |
| February | 0.0648 | 0.0638 | 0.0644 |
| March | 0.0701 | 0.0642 | 0.0663 |
| April | 0.0707 | 0.0692 | 0.0699 |
| May | 0.0722 | 0.0697 | 0.0708 |
| June | 0.0740 | 0.0707 | 0.0726 |
| July | 0.0745 | 0.0726 | 0.0733 |
| August | 0.0742 | 0.0723 | 0.0732 |
| September | 0.0735 | 0.0726 | 0.0730 |
| October | 0.0746 | 0.0727 | 0.0734 |
| November | 0.0776 | 0.0731 | 0.0744 |
| December | 0.0767 | 0.0735 | 0.0747 |