YEARLY HIGH
0.0551 JPY
YEARLY LOW
0.0514 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0533 JPY

2026 BIF to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the BIF to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 9, valuing the pair at 0.0551. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 13, dropping to 0.0514.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0036 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0530 to the December average rate of 0.0537, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0551 was up 2.19% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0539, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 275 JPY
2025 Average 253 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 257 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18.21 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0538
0.0522
JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

BIF 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 0.0533, compared to 0.0000 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0533 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0533
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0023 JPY (High: 0.0538 / Low: 0.0515). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 JPY (High: 0.0537 / Low: 0.0536).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0023
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 0.0536) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0505), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0031 (+6.16%).

2026 Avg (March) 0.0536
2025 Avg (March) 0.0505

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0538 0.0515 0.0530
February 0.0532 0.0514 0.0524
March 0.0551 0.0529 0.0536
April 0.0539 0.0533 0.0536
May 0.0536 0.0527 0.0534
June 0.0537 0.0536 0.0537