YEARLY HIGH
0.2831 JPY
YEARLY LOW
0.2461 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2651 JPY

2024 SOS to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the SOS to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 1, valuing the pair at 0.2831. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 15, dropping to 0.2461.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0370 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2559 to the December average rate of 0.2696, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 0.2831 was up 6.40% compared to the 2023 peak of 0.2661, 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 1,416 JPY
2023 Average 1,234 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 1,231 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 184.96 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

0.2794
0.2477
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 0.2665, compared to 0.2638 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0027 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2665
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2638

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was July, with a trading range of 0.0209 JPY (High: 0.2831 / Low: 0.2622). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0076 JPY (High: 0.2757 / Low: 0.2681).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0209
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0076

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0195 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0195

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2024: 0.2758) against the same month in 2023 (average: 0.2482), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0276 (+11.13%).

2024 Avg (July) 0.2758
2023 Avg (July) 0.2482

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2596 0.2462 0.2559
February 0.2642 0.2565 0.2617
March 0.2661 0.2567 0.2622
April 0.2761 0.2648 0.2696
May 0.2757 0.2681 0.2727
June 0.2819 0.2715 0.2767
July 0.2831 0.2622 0.2758
August 0.2613 0.2520 0.2563
September 0.2568 0.2461 0.2503
October 0.2682 0.2517 0.2623
November 0.2738 0.2620 0.2684
December 0.2765 0.2617 0.2696