YEARLY HIGH
4.4404 SOS
YEARLY LOW
3.9881 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.2336 SOS

2012 KMF to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KMF to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 4.4404. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 3.9881.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4524 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.2732 to the December average rate of 4.2976, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 4.4404 was down 8.25% compared to the 2011 peak of 4.8400, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 22,202 SOS
2011 Average 22,838 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 19,940 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,261.77 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

4.4007
4.0210
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KMF 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 4.2812, compared to 4.1860 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0952 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.2812
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.1860

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.2756 SOS (High: 4.3695 / Low: 4.0940). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0645 SOS (High: 4.1043 / Low: 4.0398).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2756
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0645

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1318 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1318

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 4.3691) against the same month in 2011 (average: 4.4419), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0729 (-1.64%).

2012 Avg (February) 4.3691
2011 Avg (February) 4.4419

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.3569 4.1866 4.2732
February 4.4404 4.3108 4.3691
March 4.4116 4.2892 4.3645
April 4.4093 4.3002 4.3448
May 4.3695 4.0940 4.2130
June 4.1795 4.0415 4.1228
July 4.2189 3.9881 4.0526
August 4.1043 4.0398 4.0751
September 4.3288 4.0877 4.2074
October 4.3219 4.2332 4.2731
November 4.2604 4.1720 4.2103
December 4.3480 4.2460 4.2976