YEARLY HIGH
1.6236 KPW
YEARLY LOW
1.4451 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5175 KPW

2016 SOS to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SOS to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 27, valuing the pair at 1.6236. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 1.4451.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1785 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4542 to the December average rate of 1.5710, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.6236 was up 8.52% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.4961, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,118 KPW
2015 Average 6,692 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 7,225 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 892.65 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.5827
1.4425
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS to KPW 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 1.4815, compared to 1.5534 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0718 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4815
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5534

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0773 KPW (High: 1.6236 / Low: 1.5463). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0135 KPW (High: 1.4770 / Low: 1.4635).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0773
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0135

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0028 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0028

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 1.5674) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.4555), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1120 (+7.69%).

2016 Avg (November) 1.5674
2015 Avg (November) 1.4555

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4700 1.4451 1.4542
February 1.4762 1.4576 1.4687
March 1.4770 1.4635 1.4700
April 1.4925 1.4620 1.4755
May 1.5215 1.4669 1.4899
June 1.5575 1.4997 1.5310
July 1.5703 1.5280 1.5456
August 1.5579 1.5306 1.5454
September 1.5491 1.5343 1.5426
October 1.5700 1.5316 1.5482
November 1.6236 1.5463 1.5674
December 1.6160 1.5477 1.5710