2019 SOS to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.1332 KRW

YEARLY LOW

1.9119 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.0092 KRW

2019 SOS to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the SOS to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 25, valuing the pair at 2.1332. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 1.9119.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2213 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9314 to the December average rate of 2.0215, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 2.1332 was up 7.72% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.9804, 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 10,666 KRW

2018 Average 9,507 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 9,559 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,106.70 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

2.1089

1.9152

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 1.9745, compared to 2.0438 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0693 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9745

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0438

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was October, with a trading range of 0.0786 KRW (High: 2.0897 / Low: 2.0111). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0258 KRW (High: 1.9502 / Low: 1.9243).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0786

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0258

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0302 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0302

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 2.0928) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.9391), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1537 (+7.93%).

2019 Avg (August) 2.0928

2018 Avg (August) 1.9391

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.9582	1.9119	1.9314
February	1.9502	1.9243	1.9375
March	1.9677	1.9401	1.9528
April	2.0080	1.9522	1.9713
May	2.0598	1.9920	2.0356
June	2.0538	1.9819	2.0187
July	2.0502	1.9926	2.0285
August	2.1332	2.0640	2.0928
September	2.0989	2.0331	2.0626
October	2.0897	2.0111	2.0407
November	2.0469	1.9937	2.0170
December	2.0558	1.9929	2.0215