2023 YER to SOS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.2951 SOS

YEARLY LOW

2.2395 SOS

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.2744 SOS

2023 YER to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the YER to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 16, valuing the pair at 2.2951. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 18, dropping to 2.2395.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0556 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2718 to the December average rate of 2.2849, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 2.2951 was down 1.99% compared to the 2022 peak of 2.3417, 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 11,476 SOS

2022 Average 11,496 SOS

Yearly Trough Low 11,198 SOS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 277.98 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

2.2864

2.2677

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 2.2708, compared to 2.2780 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0072 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2708

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2780

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was February, with a trading range of 0.0421 SOS (High: 2.2928 / Low: 2.2506). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0110 SOS (High: 2.2749 / Low: 2.2638).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0421

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0110

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0023 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0023

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2023: 2.2849) against the same month in 2022 (average: 2.2728), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0121 (+0.53%).

2023 Avg (December) 2.2849

2022 Avg (December) 2.2728

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.2755	2.2638	2.2718
February	2.2928	2.2506	2.2716
March	2.2737	2.2395	2.2692
April	2.2738	2.2528	2.2693
May	2.2749	2.2638	2.2713
June	2.2794	2.2566	2.2717
July	2.2763	2.2571	2.2721
August	2.2845	2.2579	2.2740
September	2.2872	2.2708	2.2774
October	2.2847	2.2721	2.2805
November	2.2848	2.2643	2.2791
December	2.2951	2.2806	2.2849