YEARLY HIGH
278.7632 SOS
YEARLY LOW
239.6230 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
263.6170 SOS

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,393,816 SOS
2015 Average 1,596,871 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 1,198,115 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 195,701.38 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

276.7016
249.2822
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 269.8881
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 257.3459

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

December Spread (Volatile) ±19.4730
April Spread (Stable) ±4.5699

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.3639

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2016 Avg (January) 274.4167
2015 Avg (January) 361.0703

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