YEARLY HIGH
1.0962 JPY
YEARLY LOW
1.0130 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0604 JPY

2021 ALL to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the ALL to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 19, valuing the pair at 1.0962. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 1.0130.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0832 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0225 to the December average rate of 1.0651, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1.0962 was down 10.63% compared to the 2020 peak of 1.2266, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ALL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 5,481 JPY
2020 Average 4,923 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 5,065 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 415.94 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1.0857
1.0168
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ALL 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 1.0533, compared to 1.0675 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0142 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0533
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0675

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was October, with a trading range of 0.0394 JPY (High: 1.0962 / Low: 1.0568). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0162 JPY (High: 1.0292 / Low: 1.0130).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0394
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0162

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0139 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0139

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2021: 1.0787) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.9983), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0804 (+8.05%).

2021 Avg (October) 1.0787
2020 Avg (October) 0.9983

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0292 1.0130 1.0225
February 1.0526 1.0200 1.0313
March 1.0595 1.0388 1.0499
April 1.0760 1.0526 1.0587
May 1.0880 1.0642 1.0772
June 1.0928 1.0697 1.0799
July 1.0797 1.0548 1.0661
August 1.0716 1.0524 1.0632
September 1.0761 1.0563 1.0667
October 1.0962 1.0568 1.0787
November 1.0763 1.0532 1.0652
December 1.0800 1.0548 1.0651