YEARLY HIGH
1.4682 JPY
YEARLY LOW
0.7051 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1174 JPY

2013 SYP to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SYP to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 17, valuing the pair at 1.4682. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 7, dropping to 0.7051.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7630 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2567 to the December average rate of 0.7366, the exchange rate registered a net change of -41.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.4682 was down 0.67% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.4781, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SYP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 7,341 JPY
2012 Average 6,367 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 3,526 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,815.04 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.5125
0.6372
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SYP 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 1.3554, compared to 0.8793 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4761 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3554
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8793

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was August, with a trading range of 0.5484 JPY (High: 1.4117 / Low: 0.8632). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0167 JPY (High: 0.7218 / Low: 0.7051).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.5484
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0167

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.5059 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5059

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 1.4396) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.3257), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1138 (+8.59%).

2013 Avg (May) 1.4396
2012 Avg (May) 1.3257

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2898 1.2209 1.2567
February 1.3259 1.2975 1.3121
March 1.3665 1.3177 1.3404
April 1.4181 1.3223 1.3929
May 1.4682 1.3888 1.4396
June 1.4341 1.3428 1.3909
July 1.4444 1.3950 1.4212
August 1.4117 0.8632 0.9153
September 0.8772 0.7292 0.7763
October 0.7218 0.7051 0.7101
November 0.7321 0.7055 0.7162
December 0.7463 0.7254 0.7366