YEARLY HIGH
0.0940 JPY
YEARLY LOW
0.0540 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0704 JPY

2013 SOS to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SOS to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.0940. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.0540.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0399 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0557 to the December average rate of 0.0889, the exchange rate registered a net change of 59.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0940 was up 74.36% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0539, 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 470 JPY
2012 Average 246 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 270 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 199.66 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0922
0.0524
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 0.0622, compared to 0.0787 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0165 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0622
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0787

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 0.0087 JPY (High: 0.0940 / Low: 0.0853). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 JPY (High: 0.0604 / Low: 0.0588).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0087
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 0.0889) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0519), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0370 (+71.19%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.0889
2012 Avg (December) 0.0519

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0570 0.0540 0.0557
February 0.0599 0.0573 0.0584
March 0.0604 0.0588 0.0596
April 0.0650 0.0594 0.0632
May 0.0698 0.0642 0.0678
June 0.0708 0.0657 0.0681
July 0.0730 0.0707 0.0718
August 0.0752 0.0709 0.0732
September 0.0780 0.0753 0.0774
October 0.0799 0.0776 0.0788
November 0.0853 0.0802 0.0820
December 0.0940 0.0853 0.0889