2021 EUR to JPY Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2021.
2021 EUR to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021
During 2021, the EUR to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 30, valuing the pair at 133.9756. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 125.2533.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.7223 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 126.2790 to the December average rate of 128.7077, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.92% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 133.9756 was up 5.58% compared to the 2020 peak of 126.8912, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 EUR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.
EUR to JPY Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 129.8258, compared to 129.8860 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0602 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2021 was October, with a trading range of 4.5821 JPY (High: 133.3054 / Low: 128.7233). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.0067 JPY (High: 130.1863 / Low: 128.1796).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 2.1413 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 132.6217) against the same month in 2020 (average: 117.2107), the exchange rate shifted by +15.4110 (+13.15%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 127.3575 | 125.2533 | 126.2790 |
| February | 129.3513 | 126.3487 | 127.5322 |
| March | 130.4997 | 128.4878 | 129.4761 |
| April | 132.0535 | 129.7391 | 130.4882 |
| May | 133.9756 | 131.1495 | 132.6217 |
| June | 133.8120 | 130.7297 | 132.5574 |
| July | 132.1669 | 129.1557 | 130.4160 |
| August | 130.1863 | 128.1796 | 129.2902 |
| September | 130.6398 | 127.9602 | 129.6679 |
| October | 133.3054 | 128.7233 | 131.2322 |
| November | 132.4928 | 128.2839 | 130.0019 |
| December | 130.9233 | 127.6275 | 128.7077 |