YEARLY HIGH
0.2048 JPY
YEARLY LOW
0.1617 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1800 JPY

2015 SOS to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the SOS to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 0.2048. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 15, dropping to 0.1617.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0431 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1655 to the December average rate of 0.1974, the exchange rate registered a net change of 19.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.2048 was up 22.09% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.1677, 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 1,024 JPY
2014 Average 595 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 808 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 215.45 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.2015
0.1622
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 0.1711, compared to 0.1889 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0178 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1711
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1889

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 0.0115 JPY (High: 0.2048 / Low: 0.1933). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0035 JPY (High: 0.1731 / Low: 0.1696).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0115
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0035

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and November, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 0.1974) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.1636), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0338 (+20.65%).

2015 Avg (December) 0.1974
2014 Avg (December) 0.1636

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1675 0.1617 0.1655
February 0.1708 0.1661 0.1692
March 0.1731 0.1696 0.1714
April 0.1733 0.1689 0.1704
May 0.1776 0.1700 0.1728
June 0.1808 0.1751 0.1773
July 0.1852 0.1764 0.1805
August 0.1867 0.1793 0.1844
September 0.1893 0.1795 0.1848
October 0.1940 0.1859 0.1882
November 0.2030 0.1936 0.1983
December 0.2048 0.1933 0.1974