YEARLY HIGH
0.2643 JPY
YEARLY LOW
0.1944 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2285 JPY

2022 SOS to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the SOS to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 20, valuing the pair at 0.2643. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 22, dropping to 0.1944.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0699 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1974 to the December average rate of 0.2369, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.2643 was up 32.83% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.1990, 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 1,321 JPY
2021 Average 945 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 972 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 349.74 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.2648
0.1913
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 0.2117, compared to 0.2452 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0334 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2117
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2452

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 0.0213 JPY (High: 0.2628 / Low: 0.2415). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0044 JPY (High: 0.2012 / Low: 0.1968).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0213
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0044

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0129 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0129

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2022: 0.2587) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.1945), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0642 (+32.98%).

2022 Avg (October) 0.2587
2021 Avg (October) 0.1945

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2008 0.1944 0.1974
February 0.2012 0.1968 0.1982
March 0.2128 0.1974 0.2040
April 0.2262 0.2098 0.2179
May 0.2258 0.2181 0.2220
June 0.2363 0.2239 0.2310
July 0.2412 0.2277 0.2368
August 0.2452 0.2290 0.2373
September 0.2546 0.2464 0.2516
October 0.2643 0.2529 0.2587
November 0.2628 0.2415 0.2498
December 0.2422 0.2302 0.2369