YEARLY HIGH
3.7425 SOS
YEARLY LOW
3.4736 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.5991 SOS

2026 JPY to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the JPY to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 13, valuing the pair at 3.7425. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 30, dropping to 3.4736.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2689 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.6421 to the December average rate of 3.6251, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 3.7425 was down 7.75% compared to the 2025 peak of 4.0568, 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 1,871,255 SOS
2025 Average 1,910,883 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 1,736,788 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 134,467.16 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

3.6952
3.4994
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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: JanтАУJun) was 3.6086, compared to 3.5704 in the second half (H2: JulтАУDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (JanтАУJun) by a margin of 0.0382 points.

H1 Avg (JanтАУJun) 3.6086
H2 Avg (JulтАУDec) 3.5704

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.1499 SOS (High: 3.7362 / Low: 3.5864). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0205 SOS (High: 3.6384 / Low: 3.6180).

January Spread (Volatile) ┬▒0.1499
August Spread (Stable) ┬▒0.0205

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0843 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0843

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 3.6789) against the same month in 2025 (average: 3.7700), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0911 (-2.42%).

2026 Avg (February) 3.6789
2025 Avg (February) 3.7700

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Month High Low Average
January 3.7362 3.5864 3.6421
February 3.7425 3.6184 3.6789
March 3.6387 3.5540 3.5946
April 3.6087 3.5672 3.5881
May 3.6391 3.5821 3.5937
June 3.5838 3.5191 3.5545
July 3.5463 3.4736 3.5157
August 3.6384 3.6180 3.6251