2015 JPY to SOS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2015.
2015 JPY to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015
During 2015, the JPY to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 15, valuing the pair at 6.1848. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 4.8834.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3015 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.0434 to the December average rate of 5.0676, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 6.1848 was down 42.74% compared to the 2014 peak of 10.8010, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.
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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 5.8478, compared to 5.3006 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5472 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 0.2901 SOS (High: 5.1735 / Low: 4.8834). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1189 SOS (High: 5.8963 / Low: 5.7774).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2015. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.2700 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 6.0434) against the same month in 2014 (average: 10.6332), the exchange rate shifted by -4.5898 (-43.16%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6.1848 | 5.9717 | 6.0434 |
| February | 6.0198 | 5.8551 | 5.9097 |
| March | 5.8963 | 5.7774 | 5.8348 |
| April | 5.9191 | 5.7690 | 5.8683 |
| May | 5.8825 | 5.6305 | 5.7892 |
| June | 5.7112 | 5.5319 | 5.6412 |
| July | 5.6688 | 5.3993 | 5.5401 |
| August | 5.5769 | 5.3566 | 5.4231 |
| September | 5.5713 | 5.2833 | 5.4135 |
| October | 5.3794 | 5.1541 | 5.3147 |
| November | 5.1661 | 4.9255 | 5.0447 |
| December | 5.1735 | 4.8834 | 5.0676 |