2020 YER to SOS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.3447 SOS

YEARLY LOW

2.3026 SOS

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.3208 SOS

2020 YER to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the YER to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 28, valuing the pair at 2.3447. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 18, dropping to 2.3026.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0421 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3182 to the December average rate of 2.3211, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.3447 was up 0.33% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.3369, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,724 SOS

2019 Average 11,582 SOS

Yearly Trough Low 11,513 SOS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 210.52 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.3287

2.3136

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

YER to SOS 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 2.3219, compared to 2.3197 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0022 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3219

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3197

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 0.0421 SOS (High: 2.3447 / Low: 2.3026). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0164 SOS (High: 2.3292 / Low: 2.3128).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0421

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0164

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0069 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0069

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 2.3274) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.3163), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0111 (+0.48%).

2020 Avg (February) 2.3274

2019 Avg (February) 2.3163

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.3407	2.3050	2.3182
February	2.3447	2.3106	2.3274
March	2.3447	2.3088	2.3263
April	2.3447	2.3026	2.3194
May	2.3285	2.3056	2.3192
June	2.3292	2.3128	2.3206
July	2.3347	2.3112	2.3197
August	2.3347	2.3038	2.3149
September	2.3363	2.3099	2.3202
October	2.3327	2.3084	2.3210
November	2.3290	2.3111	2.3214
December	2.3327	2.3118	2.3211