YEARLY HIGH
1.4237 SOS
YEARLY LOW
1.1810 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3389 SOS

2016 KMF to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KMF to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 3, valuing the pair at 1.4237. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 24, dropping to 1.1810.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2427 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3705 to the December average rate of 1.2270, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.4237 was down 19.23% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.7626, 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 7,119 SOS
2015 Average 7,607 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 5,905 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,213.52 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.4232
1.2091
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 1.3819, compared to 1.2959 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0860 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3819
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2959

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.1095 SOS (High: 1.3031 / Low: 1.1937). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0206 SOS (High: 1.3363 / Low: 1.3157).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1095
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0206

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0469 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0469

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 1.4054) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.5395), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1341 (-8.71%).

2016 Avg (April) 1.4054
2015 Avg (April) 1.5395

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4018 1.3432 1.3705
February 1.4037 1.3513 1.3822
March 1.4057 1.3457 1.3839
April 1.4237 1.3836 1.4054
May 1.4141 1.3374 1.3936
June 1.3914 1.3239 1.3559
July 1.3579 1.3019 1.3309
August 1.3288 1.2949 1.3126
September 1.3363 1.3157 1.3277
October 1.3375 1.2904 1.3120
November 1.3031 1.1937 1.2651
December 1.2641 1.1810 1.2270