2026 EUR to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

187.5704 JPY

YEARLY LOW

181.2533 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

184.6241 JPY

2026 EUR to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the EUR to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 16, valuing the pair at 187.5704. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 13, dropping to 181.2533.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.3171 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 183.9126 to the December average rate of 185.2996, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 187.5704 was up 1.52% compared to the 2025 peak of 184.7706, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 937,852 JPY

2025 Average 845,684 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 906,266 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 31,585.60 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

186.4587

183.1260

JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

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)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 184.6241, 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 184.6241 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 184.6241

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 4.7429 JPY (High: 185.9961 / Low: 181.2533). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2899 JPY (High: 185.9576 / Low: 184.6677).

February Spread (Volatile) ±4.7429

June Spread (Stable) ±1.2899

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.8420 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8420

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2026: 186.1810) against the same month in 2025 (average: 161.9866), the exchange rate shifted by +24.1944 (+14.94%).

2026 Avg (April) 186.1810

2025 Avg (April) 161.9866

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	186.3100	182.8869	183.9126
February	185.9961	181.2533	183.4038
March	185.0573	182.4690	183.6084
April	187.5704	183.9014	186.1810
May	185.8079	184.0284	185.3390
June	185.9576	184.6677	185.2996