2016 SOS to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1333 RUB

YEARLY LOW

0.1046 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1128 RUB

2016 SOS to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SOS to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 0.1333. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 0.1046.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0288 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1237 to the December average rate of 0.1083, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1333 was up 13.13% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1179, 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 667 RUB

2015 Average 457 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 523 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 143.93 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1278

0.1059

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SOS to RUB 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 0.1155, compared to 0.1102 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0053 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1155

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1102

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0161 RUB (High: 0.1333 / Low: 0.1173). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0041 RUB (High: 0.1102 / Low: 0.1062).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0161

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0041

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0118 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0118

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.1237) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0896), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0341 (+38.03%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.1237

2015 Avg (January) 0.0896

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1333	0.1173	0.1237
February	0.1304	0.1235	0.1260
March	0.1211	0.1094	0.1141
April	0.1126	0.1070	0.1092
May	0.1124	0.1070	0.1091
June	0.1126	0.1085	0.1107
July	0.1145	0.1086	0.1105
August	0.1156	0.1096	0.1114
September	0.1128	0.1079	0.1105
October	0.1102	0.1062	0.1077
November	0.1173	0.1101	0.1125
December	0.1125	0.1046	0.1083