2018 SOS to KPW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.5734 KPW

YEARLY LOW

1.5306 KPW

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.5548 KPW

2018 SOS to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SOS to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 27, valuing the pair at 1.5734. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 1.5306.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0428 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5523 to the December average rate of 1.5519, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.5734 was down 0.02% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.5737, 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 7,867 KPW

2017 Average 7,772 KPW

Yearly Trough Low 7,653 KPW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 214.07 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.5621

1.5480

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 1.5550, compared to 1.5547 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5550

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5547

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0392 KPW (High: 1.5699 / Low: 1.5306). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0060 KPW (High: 1.5600 / Low: 1.5540).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0392

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0060

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0036 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0036

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 1.5581) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.5527), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0054 (+0.35%).

2018 Avg (April) 1.5581

2017 Avg (April) 1.5527

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.5699	1.5306	1.5523
February	1.5566	1.5437	1.5495
March	1.5574	1.5385	1.5492
April	1.5734	1.5451	1.5581
May	1.5734	1.5491	1.5610
June	1.5734	1.5491	1.5600
July	1.5664	1.5517	1.5564
August	1.5615	1.5538	1.5564
September	1.5600	1.5540	1.5562
October	1.5628	1.5491	1.5534
November	1.5683	1.5491	1.5536
December	1.5579	1.5485	1.5519