2016 SOS to XOF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1255 XOF

YEARLY LOW

0.9397 XOF

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0043 XOF

2016 SOS to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SOS to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 24, valuing the pair at 1.1255. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 0.9397.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1859 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9809 to the December average rate of 1.0864, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.1255 was up 9.08% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.0319, 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 5,628 XOF

2015 Average 4,403 XOF

Yearly Trough Low 4,698 XOF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 929.40 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.0995

0.9415

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS to XOF 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 0.9732, compared to 1.0354 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0622 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9732

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0354

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0887 XOF (High: 1.1177 / Low: 1.0289). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0135 XOF (High: 1.0140 / Low: 1.0005).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0887

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0135

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 0.0132 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0132

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1.0864) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.9796), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1067 (+10.90%).

2016 Avg (December) 1.0864

2015 Avg (December) 0.9796

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.9964	0.9694	0.9809
February	0.9905	0.9547	0.9709
March	0.9938	0.9474	0.9679
April	0.9676	0.9421	0.9547
May	1.0014	0.9397	0.9671
June	1.0195	0.9689	0.9976
July	1.0389	1.0059	1.0219
August	1.0316	0.9948	1.0100
September	1.0140	1.0005	1.0065
October	1.0478	1.0022	1.0264
November	1.1177	1.0289	1.0612
December	1.1255	1.0504	1.0864