2016 SZL to SOS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

43.5302 SOS

YEARLY LOW

36.7926 SOS

YEARLY AVERAGE

40.4460 SOS

2016 SZL to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SZL to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 17, valuing the pair at 43.5302. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 36.7926.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.7375 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 38.0559 to the December average rate of 41.2856, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 43.5302 was down 30.89% compared to the 2015 peak of 62.9890, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 217,651 SOS

2015 Average 266,676 SOS

Yearly Trough Low 183,963 SOS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 33,687.64 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

42.8146

37.6233

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL 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 39.4921, compared to 41.3998 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.9077 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 39.4921

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 41.3998

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 5.3071 SOS (High: 42.7656 / Low: 37.4586). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8022 SOS (High: 41.3945 / Low: 39.5923).

May Spread (Volatile) ±5.3071

July Spread (Stable) ±1.8022

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 2.2398 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.2398

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 42.3820) against the same month in 2015 (average: 51.7979), the exchange rate shifted by -9.4159 (-18.18%).

2016 Avg (August) 42.3820

2015 Avg (August) 51.7979

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	40.1703	36.7926	38.0559
February	40.1062	37.9104	38.7898
March	41.4731	38.7257	39.8489
April	42.6840	39.9381	41.7507
May	42.7656	37.4586	39.5109
June	40.6982	37.9836	38.9965
July	41.3945	39.5923	40.4484
August	43.5302	40.4218	42.3820
September	43.1239	39.9377	41.4621
October	43.0581	40.7639	41.7330
November	43.4102	39.1882	41.0877
December	43.0293	39.7540	41.2856