2016 TOP to SOS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 TOP to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the TOP to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 278.7632. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 24, dropping to 239.6230.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 39.1403 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 274.4167 to the December average rate of 251.5672, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 278.7632 was down 24.16% compared to the 2015 peak of 367.5834, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 TOP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
TOP to SOS Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 269.8881, compared to 257.3459 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 12.5422 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 19.4730 SOS (High: 259.0959 / Low: 239.6230). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.5699 SOS (High: 275.8120 / Low: 271.2421).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween July and October, 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 6.3639 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 274.4167) against the same month in 2015 (average: 361.0703), the exchange rate shifted by -86.6536 (-24.00%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 278.7632 | 266.8635 | 274.4167 |
| February | 272.6159 | 262.9981 | 269.2474 |
| March | 274.8176 | 268.3147 | 271.7339 |
| April | 275.8120 | 271.2421 | 273.6814 |
| May | 273.2934 | 259.5493 | 268.3065 |
| June | 264.4844 | 257.6567 | 261.9426 |
| July | 261.7420 | 252.6547 | 257.1092 |
| August | 260.8671 | 255.2233 | 257.8463 |
| September | 262.1669 | 257.2944 | 259.4122 |
| October | 266.1147 | 258.1116 | 261.6340 |
| November | 263.3735 | 245.1801 | 256.5064 |
| December | 259.0959 | 239.6230 | 251.5672 |