YEARLY HIGH
0.6600 SOS
YEARLY LOW
0.6354 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6434 SOS

2017 KPW to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KPW to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 22, valuing the pair at 0.6600. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 20, dropping to 0.6354.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0246 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6420 to the December average rate of 0.6444, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.6600 was down 4.63% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.6920, 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 3,300 SOS
2016 Average 3,297 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 3,177 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 122.75 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.6459
0.6417
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 0.6430, compared to 0.6437 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6430
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6437

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0213 SOS (High: 0.6600 / Low: 0.6387). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0072 SOS (High: 0.6483 / Low: 0.6411).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0213
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0072

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0017 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0017

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 0.6436) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.6381), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0055 (+0.87%).

2017 Avg (November) 0.6436
2016 Avg (November) 0.6381

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6471 0.6360 0.6420
February 0.6478 0.6388 0.6433
March 0.6463 0.6359 0.6422
April 0.6483 0.6411 0.6440
May 0.6544 0.6393 0.6430
June 0.6534 0.6390 0.6435
July 0.6522 0.6354 0.6421
August 0.6544 0.6370 0.6429
September 0.6544 0.6406 0.6455
October 0.6519 0.6406 0.6439
November 0.6600 0.6389 0.6436
December 0.6600 0.6387 0.6444