YEARLY HIGH
0.6500 SOS
YEARLY LOW
0.6321 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6442 SOS

2019 KPW to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the KPW to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 0.6500. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 0.6321.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0179 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6448 to the December average rate of 0.6443, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.6500 was down 0.51% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.6533, 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 3,250 SOS
2018 Average 3,216 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 3,161 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 89.30 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.6458
0.6423
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 0.6447, 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 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6447
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6438

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.0134 SOS (High: 0.6456 / Low: 0.6321). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0036 SOS (High: 0.6461 / Low: 0.6425).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0134
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0036

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0023 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0023

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.6448) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.6442), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0006 (+0.09%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.6448
2018 Avg (January) 0.6442

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6500 0.6397 0.6448
February 0.6461 0.6425 0.6439
March 0.6494 0.6415 0.6445
April 0.6456 0.6413 0.6440
May 0.6494 0.6416 0.6454
June 0.6500 0.6424 0.6455
July 0.6489 0.6428 0.6449
August 0.6456 0.6321 0.6425
September 0.6456 0.6369 0.6436
October 0.6467 0.6405 0.6439
November 0.6456 0.6415 0.6437
December 0.6478 0.6421 0.6443