YEARLY HIGH
1.2874 SOS
YEARLY LOW
1.1564 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2353 SOS

2016 AMD to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AMD to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 1.2874. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 24, dropping to 1.1564.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1311 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2750 to the December average rate of 1.1872, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.2874 was down 15.86% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.5302, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,437 SOS
2015 Average 7,057 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 5,782 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 655.42 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.2838
1.1785
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AMD 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 1.2557, compared to 1.2148 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0409 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2557
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2148

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0609 SOS (High: 1.2175 / Low: 1.1566). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0145 SOS (High: 1.2390 / Low: 1.2245).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0609
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0145

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0340 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0340

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 1.2750) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.5055), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2305 (-15.31%).

2016 Avg (January) 1.2750
2015 Avg (January) 1.5055

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2874 1.2546 1.2750
February 1.2594 1.2307 1.2410
March 1.2762 1.2393 1.2577
April 1.2787 1.2578 1.2673
May 1.2837 1.2380 1.2623
June 1.2551 1.2115 1.2310
July 1.2346 1.2025 1.2220
August 1.2388 1.2132 1.2248
September 1.2390 1.2245 1.2307
October 1.2377 1.2064 1.2236
November 1.2175 1.1566 1.2007
December 1.2068 1.1564 1.1872