2017 SOS to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2036 JPY

YEARLY LOW

0.1847 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1937 JPY

2017 SOS to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SOS to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 0.2036. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 0.1847.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0189 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1991 to the December average rate of 0.1947, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2036 was down 3.35% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2106, 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 1,018 JPY

2016 Average 916 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 923 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 94.44 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2000

0.1888

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 0.1942, compared to 0.1932 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1942

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1932

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was September, with a trading range of 0.0105 JPY (High: 0.1952 / Low: 0.1847). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0050 JPY (High: 0.1982 / Low: 0.1931).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0105

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0050

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0055 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0055

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.1991) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1914), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0076 (+3.99%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.1991

2016 Avg (January) 0.1914

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2036	0.1951	0.1991
February	0.1982	0.1931	0.1951
March	0.1995	0.1908	0.1955
April	0.1926	0.1870	0.1900
May	0.1978	0.1882	0.1939
June	0.1951	0.1871	0.1915
July	0.1978	0.1908	0.1943
August	0.1921	0.1854	0.1897
September	0.1952	0.1847	0.1906
October	0.1970	0.1913	0.1949
November	0.1972	0.1873	0.1948
December	0.1968	0.1895	0.1947