YEARLY HIGH
1.0403 JPY
YEARLY LOW
0.9815 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0072 JPY

2026 ETB to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ETB to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 28, valuing the pair at 1.0403. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 14, dropping to 0.9815.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0588 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0073 to the December average rate of 1.0022, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.0403 was down 17.22% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.2567, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,201 JPY
2025 Average 5,407 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 4,907 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 293.89 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.0210
0.9959
JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

ETB 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 1.0072, 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 1.0072 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0072
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0409 JPY (High: 1.0237 / Low: 0.9828). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0090 JPY (High: 1.0014 / Low: 0.9923).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0409
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0090

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0201 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0201

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 1.0189) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.1468), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1279 (-11.15%).

2026 Avg (March) 1.0189
2025 Avg (March) 1.1468

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0237 0.9828 1.0073
February 1.0144 0.9815 0.9989
March 1.0403 1.0067 1.0189
April 1.0255 1.0105 1.0181
May 1.0014 0.9923 0.9980
June 1.0115 0.9924 1.0022