2021 GBP to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

158.1090 JPY

YEARLY LOW

139.9371 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

151.0456 JPY

2021 GBP to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the GBP to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 20, valuing the pair at 158.1090. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 139.9371.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 18.1719 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 141.5988 to the December average rate of 151.5169, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 158.1090 was up 9.32% compared to the 2020 peak of 144.6253, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 790,545 JPY

2020 Average 685,001 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 699,686 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 90,859.26 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

156.1990

140.2715

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GBP 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 149.6111, compared to 152.4801 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.8690 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 149.6111

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 152.4801

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was October, with a trading range of 7.6559 JPY (High: 158.1090 / Low: 150.4531). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.1280 JPY (High: 152.2140 / Low: 149.0861).

October Spread (Volatile) ±7.6559

September Spread (Stable) ±3.1280

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 1.9918 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.9918

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2021: 154.8717) against the same month in 2020 (average: 136.5504), the exchange rate shifted by +18.3213 (+13.42%).

2021 Avg (October) 154.8717

2020 Avg (October) 136.5504

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	143.4872	139.9371	141.5988
February	149.8690	143.3268	146.3045
March	152.6891	148.8275	150.7912
April	153.3089	149.4399	150.9352
May	155.9674	151.0211	153.7017
June	155.5988	152.0851	154.3352
July	153.7176	149.7004	152.3434
August	153.0500	149.5682	151.5352
September	152.2140	149.0861	151.3691
October	158.1090	150.4531	154.8717
November	156.2096	150.6369	153.2441
December	155.7585	149.2692	151.5169