YEARLY HIGH
1.8060 SOS
YEARLY LOW
1.2450 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5637 SOS

2013 KPW to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the KPW to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 10, valuing the pair at 1.8060. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 1.2450.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5609 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7766 to the December average rate of 1.2953, the exchange rate registered a net change of -27.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.8060 was down 0.76% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.8198, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,030 SOS
2012 Average 9,008 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 6,225 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,804.71 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.8248
1.2472
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KPW 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 1.7137, compared to 1.4137 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7137
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4137

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 0.0901 SOS (High: 1.3351 / Low: 1.2450). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0224 SOS (High: 1.7853 / Low: 1.7629).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0901
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0224

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0673 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0673

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 1.7661) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.8062), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0401 (-2.22%).

2013 Avg (March) 1.7661
2012 Avg (March) 1.8062

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7853 1.7629 1.7766
February 1.7994 1.7398 1.7707
March 1.8060 1.7309 1.7661
April 1.7498 1.6883 1.7220
May 1.6871 1.6205 1.6547
June 1.6330 1.5583 1.5921
July 1.5577 1.5216 1.5433
August 1.5292 1.4508 1.4852
September 1.4498 1.4019 1.4229
October 1.4001 1.3663 1.3796
November 1.3656 1.3339 1.3556
December 1.3351 1.2450 1.2953