YEARLY HIGH
5.6475 SOS
YEARLY LOW
5.0256 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.2958 SOS

2021 JPY to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the JPY to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 5.6475. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 25, dropping to 5.0256.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6218 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.5982 to the December average rate of 5.1089, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 5.6475 was down 0.09% compared to the 2020 peak of 5.6524, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,823,730 SOS
2020 Average 2,721,978 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 2,512,815 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 310,914.75 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

5.6479
5.0508
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to SOS 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 5.3985, compared to 5.1931 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2054 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.3985
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.1931

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was October, with a trading range of 0.1971 SOS (High: 5.2666 / Low: 5.0696). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1034 SOS (High: 5.3872 / Low: 5.2838).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.1971
May Spread (Stable) ±0.1034

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2021. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1634 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1634

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 5.5982) against the same month in 2020 (average: 5.3127), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2854 (+5.37%).

2021 Avg (January) 5.5982
2020 Avg (January) 5.3127

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.6475 5.5210 5.5982
February 5.5743 5.4256 5.5110
March 5.4439 5.2495 5.3476
April 5.4158 5.2443 5.3233
May 5.3872 5.2838 5.3265
June 5.3422 5.2076 5.2845
July 5.3288 5.1854 5.2632
August 5.3418 5.2320 5.2735
September 5.3482 5.1917 5.2715
October 5.2666 5.0696 5.1412
November 5.1669 5.0256 5.1006
December 5.1856 5.0474 5.1089