2021 SOS to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.0696 KRW

YEARLY LOW

1.8676 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.9699 KRW

2021 SOS to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the SOS to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 10, valuing the pair at 2.0696. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 1.8676.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2020 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8929 to the December average rate of 2.0365, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 2.0696 was down 5.08% compared to the 2020 peak of 2.1803, 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 10,348 KRW

2020 Average 10,150 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 9,338 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,010.17 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

2.0553

1.8781

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 1.9223, compared to 2.0175 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0952 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9223

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0175

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was October, with a trading range of 0.0694 KRW (High: 2.0696 / Low: 2.0002). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0405 KRW (High: 1.9468 / Low: 1.9063).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0694

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0405

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and November, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0157 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0157

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2021: 2.0322) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1.9693), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0629 (+3.19%).

2021 Avg (October) 2.0322

2020 Avg (October) 1.9693

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.9351	1.8676	1.8929
February	1.9450	1.8874	1.9136
March	1.9655	1.8973	1.9425
April	1.9468	1.9063	1.9267
May	1.9551	1.9025	1.9291
June	1.9553	1.8986	1.9293
July	1.9929	1.9496	1.9724
August	2.0352	1.9671	2.0035
September	2.0450	1.9935	2.0200
October	2.0696	2.0002	2.0322
November	2.0688	2.0162	2.0405
December	2.0662	2.0154	2.0365