YEARLY HIGH
0.6522 SOS
YEARLY LOW
0.6405 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6455 SOS

2020 KPW to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KPW to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 28, valuing the pair at 0.6522. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 18, dropping to 0.6405.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0117 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6448 to the December average rate of 0.6455, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.6522 was up 0.34% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.6500, 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 3,261 SOS
2019 Average 3,221 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 3,203 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 58.56 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.6477
0.6436
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 0.6458, compared to 0.6452 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6458
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6452

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 0.0117 SOS (High: 0.6522 / Low: 0.6405). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0044 SOS (High: 0.6478 / Low: 0.6433).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0117
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0044

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0019 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0019

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 0.6474) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.6439), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0034 (+0.53%).

2020 Avg (February) 0.6474
2019 Avg (February) 0.6439

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6511 0.6412 0.6448
February 0.6522 0.6427 0.6474
March 0.6522 0.6422 0.6470
April 0.6522 0.6405 0.6451
May 0.6478 0.6413 0.6451
June 0.6478 0.6433 0.6455
July 0.6494 0.6428 0.6452
August 0.6494 0.6408 0.6439
September 0.6500 0.6425 0.6454
October 0.6489 0.6423 0.6456
November 0.6478 0.6429 0.6457
December 0.6489 0.6431 0.6455