2016 KPW to SOS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.6920 SOS

YEARLY LOW

0.6159 SOS

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6595 SOS

2016 KPW to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KPW to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 0.6920. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 0.6159.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0761 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6877 to the December average rate of 0.6366, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.6920 was down 14.12% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.8058, 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 3,460 SOS

2015 Average 3,746 SOS

Yearly Trough Low 3,080 SOS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 380.46 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.6928

0.6315

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 0.6752, compared to 0.6438 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0313 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6752

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6438

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0308 SOS (High: 0.6467 / Low: 0.6159). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0062 SOS (High: 0.6518 / Low: 0.6455).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0308

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0062

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0180 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0180

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.6877) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.7950), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1073 (-13.50%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.6877

2015 Avg (January) 0.7950

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.6920	0.6803	0.6877
February	0.6860	0.6774	0.6809
March	0.6833	0.6771	0.6803
April	0.6840	0.6700	0.6777
May	0.6817	0.6573	0.6712
June	0.6668	0.6421	0.6532
July	0.6544	0.6368	0.6470
August	0.6533	0.6419	0.6471
September	0.6518	0.6455	0.6483
October	0.6529	0.6369	0.6459
November	0.6467	0.6159	0.6381
December	0.6461	0.6188	0.6366