YEARLY HIGH
1.5899 KPW
YEARLY LOW
1.5627 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5762 KPW

2026 SOS to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the SOS to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 24, valuing the pair at 1.5899. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 1.5627.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0272 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5769 to the December average rate of 1.5774, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.5899 was down 0.60% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.5994, 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 7,949 KPW
2025 Average 7,876 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 7,813 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 135.90 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.5779
1.5745
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 1.5761, compared to 1.5764 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5761
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5764

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0272 KPW (High: 1.5899 / Low: 1.5627). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0034 KPW (High: 1.5774 / Low: 1.5740).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0272
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0034

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 1.5769) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.5745), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0023 (+0.15%).

2026 Avg (January) 1.5769
2025 Avg (January) 1.5745

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5899 1.5627 1.5769
February 1.5824 1.5648 1.5776
March 1.5861 1.5708 1.5768
April 1.5784 1.5682 1.5748
May 1.5774 1.5740 1.5756
June 1.5771 1.5720 1.5748
July 1.5848 1.5720 1.5755
August 1.5796 1.5739 1.5774