2021 DJF to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.6482 JPY

YEARLY LOW

0.5763 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6168 JPY

2021 DJF to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the DJF to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 24, valuing the pair at 0.6482. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 0.5763.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0719 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5825 to the December average rate of 0.6394, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.6482 was up 3.04% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.6291, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,241 JPY

2020 Average 2,998 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 2,881 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 359.71 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.6461

0.5768

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DJF 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 0.6052, compared to 0.6285 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0233 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6052

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6285

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 0.0227 JPY (High: 0.6222 / Low: 0.5995). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0075 JPY (High: 0.6175 / Low: 0.6100).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0227

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0075

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0027 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0027

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 0.6403) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.5858), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0545 (+9.30%).

2021 Avg (November) 0.6403

2020 Avg (November) 0.5858

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5886	0.5763	0.5825
February	0.5989	0.5873	0.5923
March	0.6222	0.5995	0.6113
April	0.6232	0.6061	0.6130
May	0.6175	0.6100	0.6134
June	0.6240	0.6139	0.6187
July	0.6267	0.6145	0.6197
August	0.6211	0.6122	0.6170
September	0.6287	0.6132	0.6188
October	0.6434	0.6233	0.6357
November	0.6482	0.6343	0.6403
December	0.6476	0.6337	0.6394