YEARLY HIGH
0.3719 GYD
YEARLY LOW
0.3302 GYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3471 GYD

2016 SOS to GYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SOS to GYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 24, valuing the pair at 0.3719. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 0.3302.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0417 GYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3331 to the December average rate of 0.3598, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.3719 was up 8.55% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.3426, 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 1,859 GYD
2015 Average 1,534 GYD
Yearly Trough Low 1,651 GYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 208.39 GYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.3625
0.3304
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS to GYD 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 0.3394, compared to 0.3549 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0156 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3394
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3549

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 0.0190 GYD (High: 0.3719 / Low: 0.3528). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0038 GYD (High: 0.3542 / Low: 0.3504).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0190
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0038

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.3598) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.3342), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0256 (+7.64%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.3598
2015 Avg (December) 0.3342

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3366 0.3302 0.3331
February 0.3395 0.3338 0.3365
March 0.3394 0.3348 0.3368
April 0.3419 0.3345 0.3378
May 0.3492 0.3357 0.3413
June 0.3562 0.3435 0.3505
July 0.3590 0.3478 0.3528
August 0.3560 0.3510 0.3533
September 0.3542 0.3504 0.3524
October 0.3579 0.3493 0.3534
November 0.3691 0.3526 0.3579
December 0.3719 0.3528 0.3598