2016 SOS to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1278 XAF

YEARLY LOW

0.9354 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0012 XAF

2016 SOS to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SOS to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 24, valuing the pair at 1.1278. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 3, dropping to 0.9354.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1924 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9764 to the December average rate of 1.0874, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.1278 was up 9.43% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.0306, 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 5,639 XAF

2015 Average 4,402 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 4,677 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 962.25 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.1012

0.9355

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS to XAF 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 0.9685, compared to 1.0339 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0655 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9685

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0339

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0918 XAF (High: 1.1176 / Low: 1.0258). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0140 XAF (High: 1.0101 / Low: 0.9961).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0918

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0140

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 0.0137 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0137

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1.0874) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.9784), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1090 (+11.14%).

2016 Avg (December) 1.0874

2015 Avg (December) 0.9784

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.9930	0.9667	0.9764
February	0.9879	0.9488	0.9649
March	0.9897	0.9415	0.9631
April	0.9640	0.9354	0.9493
May	0.9971	0.9388	0.9620
June	1.0171	0.9696	0.9951
July	1.0354	1.0049	1.0198
August	1.0245	0.9935	1.0075
September	1.0101	0.9961	1.0049
October	1.0470	0.9983	1.0243
November	1.1176	1.0258	1.0596
December	1.1278	1.0496	1.0874