2016 SOS to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

42.1474 STD

YEARLY LOW

34.8804 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

37.3454 STD

2016 SOS to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SOS to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 24, valuing the pair at 42.1474. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 3, dropping to 34.8804.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.2670 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 36.4158 to the December average rate of 40.6346, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 42.1474 was up 9.70% compared to the 2015 peak of 38.4220, 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 210,737 STD

2015 Average 164,239 STD

Yearly Trough Low 174,402 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 36,335.06 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

41.1614

34.8398

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS to STD 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 36.1315, compared to 38.5594 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.4279 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 36.1315

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 38.5594

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 3.4593 STD (High: 41.7501 / Low: 38.2908). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4500 STD (High: 37.6905 / Low: 37.2405).

November Spread (Volatile) ±3.4593

September Spread (Stable) ±0.4500

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.6337 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6337

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 40.6346) against the same month in 2015 (average: 36.4886), the exchange rate shifted by +4.1460 (+11.36%).

2016 Avg (December) 40.6346

2015 Avg (December) 36.4886

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	36.9985	36.1181	36.4158
February	36.7612	35.6516	36.1285
March	36.8957	35.1521	36.0003
April	35.7829	34.8804	35.3666
May	37.1694	34.9979	35.8336
June	38.0044	35.8829	37.0439
July	38.5931	37.3608	38.0016
August	38.2955	36.8703	37.5415
September	37.6905	37.2405	37.4660
October	39.1120	36.9844	38.1751
November	41.7501	38.2908	39.5375
December	42.1474	39.4007	40.6346