2021 SOS to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1990 JPY

YEARLY LOW

0.1771 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1890 JPY

2021 SOS to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the SOS to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 25, valuing the pair at 0.1990. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 0.1771.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0219 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1786 to the December average rate of 0.1957, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.1990 was up 2.83% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.1935, 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 995 JPY

2020 Average 919 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 885 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 109.55 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.1978

0.1769

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 0.1853, compared to 0.1926 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0073 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1853

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1926

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was October, with a trading range of 0.0074 JPY (High: 0.1973 / Low: 0.1899). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0036 JPY (High: 0.1893 / Low: 0.1856).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0074

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0036

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 0.1961) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.1795), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0166 (+9.24%).

2021 Avg (November) 0.1961

2020 Avg (November) 0.1795

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1811	0.1771	0.1786
February	0.1843	0.1794	0.1815
March	0.1905	0.1837	0.1870
April	0.1907	0.1846	0.1879
May	0.1893	0.1856	0.1877
June	0.1920	0.1872	0.1892
July	0.1929	0.1877	0.1900
August	0.1911	0.1872	0.1896
September	0.1926	0.1870	0.1897
October	0.1973	0.1899	0.1945
November	0.1990	0.1935	0.1961
December	0.1981	0.1928	0.1957