2012 SOS to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0539 JPY

YEARLY LOW

0.0468 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0492 JPY

2012 SOS to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SOS to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.0539. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 0.0468.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0070 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0472 to the December average rate of 0.0519, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0539 was up 1.10% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0533, 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 269 JPY

2011 Average 247 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 234 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 35.24 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0524

0.0468

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SOS to JPY 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 0.0491, compared to 0.0494 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0491

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0494

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was December, with a trading range of 0.0032 JPY (High: 0.0539 / Low: 0.0507). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 JPY (High: 0.0486 / Low: 0.0478).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0032

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.0519) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0480), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0040 (+8.30%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.0519

2011 Avg (December) 0.0480

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0479	0.0469	0.0472
February	0.0498	0.0468	0.0483
March	0.0514	0.0498	0.0508
April	0.0510	0.0492	0.0501
May	0.0499	0.0483	0.0493
June	0.0497	0.0480	0.0490
July	0.0495	0.0480	0.0487
August	0.0491	0.0478	0.0485
September	0.0486	0.0478	0.0482
October	0.0495	0.0480	0.0488
November	0.0512	0.0491	0.0502
December	0.0539	0.0507	0.0519