YEARLY HIGH
0.5325 HUF
YEARLY LOW
0.4451 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4746 HUF

2016 SOS to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SOS to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 0.5325. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 0.4451.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0874 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4674 to the December average rate of 0.5169, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.5325 was up 9.42% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.4866, 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 2,662 HUF
2015 Average 2,079 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 2,225 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 436.81 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.5235
0.4440
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS to HUF 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 0.4610, compared to 0.4882 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0272 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4610
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4882

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0491 HUF (High: 0.5277 / Low: 0.4786). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0117 HUF (High: 0.4569 / Low: 0.4452).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0491
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0117

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0125 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0125

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.5169) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.4687), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0482 (+10.27%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.5169
2015 Avg (December) 0.4687

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4757 0.4621 0.4674
February 0.4672 0.4493 0.4558
March 0.4677 0.4472 0.4564
April 0.4569 0.4452 0.4506
May 0.4769 0.4451 0.4610
June 0.4921 0.4582 0.4749
July 0.4979 0.4815 0.4878
August 0.4839 0.4676 0.4752
September 0.4765 0.4646 0.4719
October 0.4925 0.4664 0.4787
November 0.5277 0.4786 0.4986
December 0.5325 0.5010 0.5169