YEARLY HIGH
0.0776 GMD
YEARLY LOW
0.0633 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0708 GMD

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SOS based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 388 GMD
2015 Average 306 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 317 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 71.12 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0758
0.0627
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0680
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0737

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0058
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

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 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2016 Avg (November) 0.0744
2015 Avg (November) 0.0635

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