YEARLY HIGH
0.1678 LRD
YEARLY LOW
0.1361 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1507 LRD

2016 SOS to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SOS to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 24, valuing the pair at 0.1678. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 20, dropping to 0.1361.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0317 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1383 to the December average rate of 0.1605, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1678 was up 16.77% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1437, 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 839 LRD
2015 Average 639 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 681 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 158.67 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1628
0.1357
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS to LRD 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 0.1437, compared to 0.1577 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0139 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1437
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1577

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 0.0125 LRD (High: 0.1501 / Low: 0.1376). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 LRD (High: 0.1389 / Low: 0.1377).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0125
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.1605) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1391), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0214 (+15.42%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.1605
2015 Avg (December) 0.1391

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1441 0.1361 0.1383
February 0.1388 0.1368 0.1379
March 0.1389 0.1377 0.1383
April 0.1501 0.1376 0.1442
May 0.1530 0.1475 0.1498
June 0.1566 0.1508 0.1539
July 0.1575 0.1536 0.1551
August 0.1631 0.1545 0.1576
September 0.1580 0.1557 0.1568
October 0.1587 0.1559 0.1573
November 0.1655 0.1561 0.1586
December 0.1678 0.1569 0.1605