2016 YER to SOS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.9019 SOS

YEARLY LOW

2.2157 SOS

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.4832 SOS

2016 YER to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the YER to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 2.9019. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 2.2157.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6862 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.8788 to the December average rate of 2.2904, the exchange rate registered a net change of -20.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.9019 was down 13.96% compared to the 2015 peak of 3.3726, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,510 SOS

2015 Average 15,674 SOS

Yearly Trough Low 11,078 SOS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,431.24 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.9376

2.2315

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

YER 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 2.6493, compared to 2.3172 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3321 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6493

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3172

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 0.4484 SOS (High: 2.8618 / Low: 2.4134). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0220 SOS (High: 2.3448 / Low: 2.3228).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.4484

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0220

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.3015 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3015

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 2.8788) against the same month in 2015 (average: 3.3274), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4486 (-13.48%).

2016 Avg (January) 2.8788

2015 Avg (January) 3.3274

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.9019	2.8470	2.8788
February	2.8710	2.8353	2.8503
March	2.8606	2.8338	2.8478
April	2.8618	2.4134	2.5463
May	2.4580	2.3655	2.4186
June	2.4066	2.3169	2.3541
July	2.3564	2.2923	2.3292
August	2.3513	2.3105	2.3293
September	2.3448	2.3228	2.3327
October	2.3497	2.2930	2.3248
November	2.3286	2.2157	2.2966
December	2.3245	2.2260	2.2904