YEARLY HIGH
1.4967 SOS
YEARLY LOW
1.2284 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3291 SOS

2017 KMF to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KMF to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 1.4967. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 1.2284.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2683 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2487 to the December average rate of 1.3944, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.4967 was up 5.13% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.4237, 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 7,484 SOS
2016 Average 6,693 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 6,142 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,341.41 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.4210
1.2331
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 1.2727, compared to 1.3856 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1128 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2727
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3856

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.1250 SOS (High: 1.4967 / Low: 1.3717). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0333 SOS (High: 1.3409 / Low: 1.3076).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1250
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0333

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0213 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0213

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 1.3962) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.3126), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0836 (+6.37%).

2017 Avg (August) 1.3962
2016 Avg (August) 1.3126

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2656 1.2284 1.2487
February 1.2740 1.2347 1.2519
March 1.2766 1.2298 1.2552
April 1.2860 1.2484 1.2602
May 1.3383 1.2750 1.2997
June 1.3409 1.3076 1.3206
July 1.3799 1.3255 1.3530
August 1.4967 1.3717 1.3962
September 1.4347 1.3802 1.4053
October 1.4071 1.3675 1.3841
November 1.4232 1.3617 1.3804
December 1.4259 1.3731 1.3944