YEARLY HIGH
0.1236 INR
YEARLY LOW
0.1063 INR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1133 INR

2016 SOS to INR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SOS to INR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 27, valuing the pair at 0.1236. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.1063.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0173 INR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1087 to the December average rate of 0.1184, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1236 was up 11.70% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1106, 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 618 INR
2015 Average 477 INR
Yearly Trough Low 531 INR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 86.55 INR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1193
0.1077
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS to INR 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 0.1106, compared to 0.1159 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0054 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1106
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1159

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0088 INR (High: 0.1236 / Low: 0.1148). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 INR (High: 0.1156 / Low: 0.1142).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0088
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0021 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0021

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 0.1179) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1069), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0109 (+10.20%).

2016 Avg (November) 0.1179
2015 Avg (November) 0.1069

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1112 0.1063 0.1087
February 0.1126 0.1099 0.1114
March 0.1114 0.1079 0.1093
April 0.1101 0.1077 0.1090
May 0.1136 0.1093 0.1108
June 0.1168 0.1115 0.1144
July 0.1170 0.1143 0.1153
August 0.1156 0.1142 0.1149
September 0.1152 0.1134 0.1144
October 0.1164 0.1133 0.1148
November 0.1236 0.1148 0.1179
December 0.1218 0.1162 0.1184