2016 SOS to GNF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 SOS to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the SOS to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 27, valuing the pair at 16.5319. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 23, dropping to 11.9396.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.5923 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.4985 to the December average rate of 16.1969, the exchange rate registered a net change of 29.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 16.5319 was up 26.20% compared to the 2015 peak of 13.0996, 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 GNF 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 12.5652, compared to 15.6982 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.1329 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 3.2338 GNF (High: 15.3531 / Low: 12.1193). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2022 GNF (High: 12.5371 / Low: 12.3348).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1852 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 15.8901) against the same month in 2015 (average: 12.5295), the exchange rate shifted by +3.3606 (+26.82%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12.7275 | 12.3604 | 12.4985 |
| February | 12.7038 | 12.4214 | 12.5642 |
| March | 12.5371 | 12.3348 | 12.4390 |
| April | 12.5203 | 12.2986 | 12.4329 |
| May | 12.4656 | 11.9396 | 12.2478 |
| June | 15.3531 | 12.1193 | 13.2091 |
| July | 15.7088 | 15.0728 | 15.3704 |
| August | 15.8266 | 15.4162 | 15.5318 |
| September | 15.6958 | 15.4067 | 15.5734 |
| October | 15.8859 | 15.4901 | 15.6264 |
| November | 16.5319 | 15.6051 | 15.8901 |
| December | 16.5171 | 15.7130 | 16.1969 |