YEARLY HIGH
0.0578 TWD
YEARLY LOW
0.0525 TWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0544 TWD

2016 SOS to TWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SOS to TWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 24, valuing the pair at 0.0578. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 3, dropping to 0.0525.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0052 TWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0540 to the December average rate of 0.0559, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0578 was up 5.96% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0545, 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 289 TWD
2015 Average 237 TWD
Yearly Trough Low 263 TWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26.21 TWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0562
0.0527
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS to TWD 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 0.0539, compared to 0.0548 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0539
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0548

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0031 TWD (High: 0.0575 / Low: 0.0543). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 TWD (High: 0.0547 / Low: 0.0539).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0031
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

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 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.0559) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0533), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0026 (+4.80%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.0559
2015 Avg (December) 0.0533

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0549 0.0529 0.0540
February 0.0547 0.0539 0.0543
March 0.0544 0.0526 0.0533
April 0.0536 0.0525 0.0530
May 0.0552 0.0531 0.0539
June 0.0558 0.0539 0.0550
July 0.0561 0.0545 0.0551
August 0.0548 0.0538 0.0542
September 0.0546 0.0534 0.0540
October 0.0551 0.0534 0.0543
November 0.0575 0.0543 0.0553
December 0.0578 0.0547 0.0559