YEARLY HIGH
230.5583 SOS
YEARLY LOW
205.0545 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
219.7458 SOS

2016 XCD to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XCD to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 230.5583. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 205.0545.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 25.5038 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 229.1490 to the December average rate of 212.0920, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 230.5583 was down 14.11% compared to the 2015 peak of 268.4282, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,152,791 SOS
2015 Average 1,247,993 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 1,025,272 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 127,519.01 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

230.8547
210.3863
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 224.8950, compared to 214.5966 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 10.2985 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 224.8950
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 214.5966

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 10.5732 SOS (High: 215.6276 / Low: 205.0545). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.0701 SOS (High: 227.6691 / Low: 225.5989).

November Spread (Volatile) ±10.5732
March Spread (Stable) ±2.0701

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 5.9995 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.9995

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 229.1490) against the same month in 2015 (average: 264.8601), the exchange rate shifted by -35.7111 (-13.48%).

2016 Avg (January) 229.1490
2015 Avg (January) 264.8601

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 230.5583 226.6957 229.1490
February 228.5697 225.7373 226.8830
March 227.6691 225.5989 226.6605
April 227.8065 223.1184 225.6865
May 227.0081 218.9793 223.4954
June 222.0017 213.7998 217.4958
July 217.9279 212.0557 215.5357
August 217.8538 214.0234 215.7600
September 217.3619 215.2382 216.1597
October 217.4802 212.3641 215.3249
November 215.6276 205.0545 212.7071
December 215.4345 206.1016 212.0920