YEARLY HIGH
18.9315 BIF
YEARLY LOW
17.2737 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
17.9889 BIF

2021 JPY to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the JPY to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 18.9315. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 24, dropping to 17.2737.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6578 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.7565 to the December average rate of 17.5479, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 18.9315 was up 0.53% compared to the 2020 peak of 18.8308, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 9,465,736 BIF
2020 Average 8,971,010 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 8,636,841 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 828,895.09 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

18.8834
17.3609
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to BIF 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 18.1893, compared to 17.7885 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.1893
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.7885

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 0.6384 BIF (High: 18.2854 / Low: 17.6470). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2667 BIF (High: 18.0874 / Low: 17.8207).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.6384
June Spread (Stable) ±0.2667

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.5301 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5301

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 18.7565) against the same month in 2020 (average: 17.2541), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5024 (+8.71%).

2021 Avg (January) 18.7565
2020 Avg (January) 17.2541

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18.9315 18.5384 18.7565
February 18.6860 18.2386 18.4994
March 18.2854 17.6470 17.9693
April 18.2349 17.6355 17.9110
May 18.1881 17.8646 18.0351
June 18.0874 17.8207 17.9642
July 18.1177 17.7439 17.9733
August 18.2046 17.9310 18.0597
September 18.2334 17.7858 18.0535
October 17.9696 17.3976 17.6090
November 17.6496 17.2737 17.4878
December 17.6854 17.3640 17.5479