YEARLY HIGH
0.8040 KRW
YEARLY LOW
0.6877 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7429 KRW

2010 SOS to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the SOS to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 25, valuing the pair at 0.8040. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 18, dropping to 0.6877.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1163 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7637 to the December average rate of 0.7149, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,020 KRW
Yearly Average 3,714 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 3,439 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 581.26 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

0.7849
0.6931
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS to KRW 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 0.7635, compared to 0.7223 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0411 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7635
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7223

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was May, with a trading range of 0.0772 KRW (High: 0.8040 / Low: 0.7268). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0182 KRW (High: 0.7059 / Low: 0.6877).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0772
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0182

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0237 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0237

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for May 2010 is 0.7570.

2010 Avg (May) 0.7570
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7813 0.7483 0.7637
February 0.7813 0.7627 0.7718
March 0.7749 0.7442 0.7615
April 0.7644 0.7240 0.7495
May 0.8040 0.7268 0.7570
June 0.8012 0.7536 0.7772
July 0.7711 0.7364 0.7536
August 0.7465 0.7228 0.7354
September 0.7396 0.7110 0.7239
October 0.7059 0.6877 0.7007
November 0.7259 0.6888 0.7054
December 0.7236 0.7009 0.7149