2016 USD to SOS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

622.7425 SOS

YEARLY LOW

554.2663 SOS

YEARLY AVERAGE

593.5570 SOS

2016 USD to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the USD to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 622.7425. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 554.2663.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 68.4762 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 618.9360 to the December average rate of 572.9821, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 622.7425 was down 14.13% compared to the 2015 peak of 725.1802, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,113,713 SOS

2015 Average 3,370,962 SOS

Yearly Trough Low 2,771,332 SOS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 342,380.85 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

623.5314

568.3868

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

USD 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 607.6565, compared to 579.4576 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 28.1988 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 607.6565

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 579.4576

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 27.7170 SOS (High: 581.9833 / Low: 554.2663). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.5915 SOS (High: 614.9388 / Low: 609.3473).

November Spread (Volatile) ±27.7170

March Spread (Stable) ±5.5915

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 16.1985 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -16.1985

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 618.9360) against the same month in 2015 (average: 715.4905), the exchange rate shifted by -96.5545 (-13.49%).

2016 Avg (January) 618.9360

2015 Avg (January) 715.4905

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	622.7425	612.3095	618.9360
February	617.3713	609.7210	612.8156
March	614.9388	609.3473	612.2145
April	615.5286	603.0935	609.9744
May	613.6075	591.4750	604.0983
June	600.0750	577.9050	587.8999
July	589.0635	573.1908	582.3307
August	587.9917	577.6533	582.3683
September	586.6640	580.9322	583.4337
October	587.6743	573.1750	581.3754
November	581.9833	554.2663	574.2554
December	581.4620	557.0000	572.9821