2020 SOS to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1935 JPY

YEARLY LOW

0.1769 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1838 JPY

2020 SOS to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SOS to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 20, valuing the pair at 0.1935. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 0.1769.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0166 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1882 to the December average rate of 0.1786, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1935 was down 0.06% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1936, 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 967 JPY

2019 Average 940 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 885 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 82.92 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1897

0.1776

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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 0.1863, compared to 0.1813 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0050 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1863

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1813

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0142 JPY (High: 0.1915 / Low: 0.1773). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0029 JPY (High: 0.1798 / Low: 0.1769).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0142

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0029

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0038 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0038

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 0.1886) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1904), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0018 (-0.93%).

2020 Avg (February) 0.1886

2019 Avg (February) 0.1904

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1905	0.1850	0.1882
February	0.1935	0.1841	0.1886
March	0.1915	0.1773	0.1849
April	0.1878	0.1840	0.1858
May	0.1861	0.1830	0.1847
June	0.1889	0.1833	0.1853
July	0.1854	0.1802	0.1839
August	0.1843	0.1811	0.1829
September	0.1838	0.1789	0.1818
October	0.1833	0.1792	0.1811
November	0.1815	0.1775	0.1795
December	0.1798	0.1769	0.1786