2026 CAD to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

117.1585 JPY

YEARLY LOW

112.1397 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

114.8315 JPY

2026 CAD to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the CAD to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 30, valuing the pair at 117.1585. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 14, dropping to 112.1397.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.0188 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 113.6851 to the December average rate of 115.0639, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 117.1585 was up 2.34% compared to the 2025 peak of 114.4851, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 585,793 JPY

2025 Average 535,395 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 560,698 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 25,094.14 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

115.8908

113.3910

JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

CAD 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 114.8315, 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 114.8315 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 114.8315

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 2.9996 JPY (High: 115.1393 / Low: 112.1397). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2078 JPY (High: 115.4579 / Low: 115.2501).

February Spread (Volatile) ±2.9996

May Spread (Stable) ±0.2078

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.3047 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3047

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2026: 115.5894) against the same month in 2025 (average: 103.1884), the exchange rate shifted by +12.4010 (+12.02%).

2026 Avg (April) 115.5894

2025 Avg (April) 103.1884

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	114.9720	112.1783	113.6851
February	115.1393	112.1397	113.5994
March	116.9381	114.0588	115.6825
April	117.1585	114.3603	115.5894
May	115.4579	115.2501	115.3686
June	115.4537	114.6079	115.0639