2014 SOS to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.5478 KRW

YEARLY LOW

0.9287 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.1773 KRW

2014 SOS to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the SOS to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 1.5478. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.9287.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6191 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9649 to the December average rate of 1.5115, the exchange rate registered a net change of 56.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 1.5478 was up 64.74% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.9395, 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 7,739 KRW

2013 Average 3,935 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 4,644 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,095.68 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

1.5661

0.9103

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 1.0382, compared to 1.3164 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2783 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0382

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3164

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 0.1578 KRW (High: 1.3621 / Low: 1.2043). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0208 KRW (High: 1.2278 / Low: 1.2070).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1578

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0208

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0066 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0066

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 1.5115) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.9067), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6048 (+66.70%).

2014 Avg (December) 1.5115

2013 Avg (December) 0.9067

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.9964	0.9287	0.9649
February	1.0242	0.9850	1.0027
March	1.0861	1.0202	1.0524
April	1.0799	1.0510	1.0634
May	1.0789	1.0440	1.0568
June	1.1030	1.0708	1.0889
July	1.2056	1.0940	1.1333
August	1.2278	1.2070	1.2143
September	1.3621	1.2043	1.2619
October	1.3879	1.3430	1.3617
November	1.4835	1.3697	1.4160
December	1.5478	1.4750	1.5115