YEARLY HIGH
0.2059 XPF
YEARLY LOW
0.1703 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1819 XPF

2016 SOS to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SOS to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 24, valuing the pair at 0.2059. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 3, dropping to 0.1703.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0356 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1774 to the December average rate of 0.1979, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2059 was up 9.90% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1873, 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 1,029 XPF
2015 Average 801 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 851 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 177.93 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2005
0.1702
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS to XPF 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 0.1761, compared to 0.1877 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0116 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1761
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1877

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0166 XPF (High: 0.2028 / Low: 0.1862). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 XPF (High: 0.1832 / Low: 0.1813).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0166
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

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 0.0025 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0025

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.1979) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1779), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0201 (+11.29%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.1979
2015 Avg (December) 0.1779

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1801 0.1758 0.1774
February 0.1794 0.1727 0.1755
March 0.1800 0.1713 0.1752
April 0.1756 0.1703 0.1727
May 0.1816 0.1710 0.1750
June 0.1847 0.1756 0.1806
July 0.1878 0.1822 0.1849
August 0.1858 0.1801 0.1827
September 0.1832 0.1813 0.1823
October 0.1901 0.1808 0.1858
November 0.2028 0.1862 0.1924
December 0.2059 0.1907 0.1979