2016 SOS to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2106 JPY

YEARLY LOW

0.1714 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1833 JPY

2016 SOS to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SOS to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 24, valuing the pair at 0.2106. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 9, dropping to 0.1714.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0393 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1914 to the December average rate of 0.2026, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.84% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2106 was up 2.86% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2048, 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 1,053 JPY

2015 Average 900 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 857 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 196.41 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2055

0.1711

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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 0.1837, compared to 0.1828 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1837

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1828

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0251 JPY (High: 0.2038 / Low: 0.1787). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0056 JPY (High: 0.1869 / Low: 0.1813).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0251

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0056

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0048 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0048

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.2026) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1974), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0052 (+2.64%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.2026

2015 Avg (December) 0.1974

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1959	0.1880	0.1914
February	0.1979	0.1824	0.1870
March	0.1869	0.1813	0.1846
April	0.1848	0.1757	0.1798
May	0.1875	0.1752	0.1802
June	0.1849	0.1742	0.1793
July	0.1836	0.1714	0.1783
August	0.1770	0.1715	0.1740
September	0.1782	0.1719	0.1749
October	0.1829	0.1733	0.1783
November	0.2038	0.1787	0.1890
December	0.2106	0.1956	0.2026