YEARLY HIGH
2.8303 SOS
YEARLY LOW
2.5929 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.7348 SOS

2016 SYP to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SYP to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 2.8303. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 2.5929.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2375 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.8133 to the December average rate of 2.6831, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.8303 was down 29.79% compared to the 2015 peak of 4.0315, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SYP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 14,152 SOS
2015 Average 17,386 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 12,964 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,187.35 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.8263
2.6700
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SYP to SOS 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 2.7673, compared to 2.7022 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0651 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.7673
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.7022

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.1297 SOS (High: 2.7225 / Low: 2.5929). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0272 SOS (High: 2.7991 / Low: 2.7719).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1297
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0272

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0680 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0680

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 2.8133) against the same month in 2015 (average: 3.9204), the exchange rate shifted by -1.1071 (-28.24%).

2016 Avg (January) 2.8133
2015 Avg (January) 3.9204

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.8303 2.7845 2.8133
February 2.8074 2.7738 2.7879
March 2.7991 2.7719 2.7862
April 2.8036 2.7473 2.7784
May 2.7975 2.6977 2.7531
June 2.7371 2.6394 2.6851
July 2.7237 2.6538 2.6960
August 2.7396 2.6824 2.7096
September 2.7410 2.7115 2.7232
October 2.7458 2.6784 2.7167
November 2.7225 2.5929 2.6849
December 2.7211 2.6113 2.6831