YEARLY HIGH
0.0272 SZL
YEARLY LOW
0.0230 SZL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0248 SZL

2016 SOS to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SOS to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 18, valuing the pair at 0.0272. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 17, dropping to 0.0230.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0042 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0263 to the December average rate of 0.0242, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0272 was up 5.57% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0257, 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 136 SZL
2015 Average 95 SZL
Yearly Trough Low 115 SZL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21.03 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0266
0.0233
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS to SZL 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 0.0254, compared to 0.0242 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0254
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0242

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0033 SZL (High: 0.0267 / Low: 0.0234). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 SZL (High: 0.0253 / Low: 0.0242).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0033
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0263) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0162), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0101 (+62.64%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0263
2015 Avg (January) 0.0162

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0272 0.0249 0.0263
February 0.0264 0.0249 0.0258
March 0.0258 0.0241 0.0251
April 0.0250 0.0234 0.0240
May 0.0267 0.0234 0.0253
June 0.0263 0.0246 0.0256
July 0.0253 0.0242 0.0247
August 0.0247 0.0230 0.0236
September 0.0250 0.0232 0.0241
October 0.0245 0.0232 0.0240
November 0.0255 0.0230 0.0244
December 0.0252 0.0232 0.0242