YEARLY HIGH
0.0140 HKD
YEARLY LOW
0.0124 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0131 HKD

2016 SOS to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SOS to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 27, valuing the pair at 0.0140. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.0124.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0015 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0126 to the December average rate of 0.0135, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0140 was up 8.62% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0129, 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 70 HKD
2015 Average 58 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 62 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7.74 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0136
0.0125
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS to HKD 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 0.0128, compared to 0.0134 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0128
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0134

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0007 HKD (High: 0.0140 / Low: 0.0133). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 HKD (High: 0.0134 / Low: 0.0132).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0007
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 0.0135) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0125), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0010 (+7.77%).

2016 Avg (November) 0.0135
2015 Avg (November) 0.0125

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0127 0.0124 0.0126
February 0.0128 0.0126 0.0127
March 0.0128 0.0126 0.0127
April 0.0129 0.0126 0.0127
May 0.0131 0.0127 0.0129
June 0.0134 0.0129 0.0132
July 0.0135 0.0132 0.0133
August 0.0134 0.0132 0.0133
September 0.0134 0.0132 0.0133
October 0.0135 0.0132 0.0133
November 0.0140 0.0133 0.0135
December 0.0139 0.0133 0.0135