2021 HTG to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.4605 JPY

YEARLY LOW

1.1016 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.2375 JPY

2021 HTG to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the HTG to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 16, valuing the pair at 1.4605. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 9, dropping to 1.1016.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3589 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4229 to the December average rate of 1.1314, the exchange rate registered a net change of -20.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1.4605 was down 13.68% compared to the 2020 peak of 1.6919, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,302 JPY

2020 Average 5,905 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 5,508 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,794.28 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1.4609

1.0913

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HTG 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 1.3345, compared to 1.1406 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1939 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3345

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1406

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.1164 JPY (High: 1.3875 / Low: 1.2711). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0195 JPY (High: 1.1650 / Low: 1.1455).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.1164

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0195

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 0.0905 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0905

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2021: 1.4301) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1.1269), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3033 (+26.91%).

2021 Avg (February) 1.4301

2020 Avg (February) 1.1269

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.4562	1.3993	1.4229
February	1.4605	1.3850	1.4301
March	1.4450	1.3679	1.3917
April	1.3875	1.2711	1.3285
May	1.2752	1.1981	1.2380
June	1.2346	1.1795	1.1958
July	1.2252	1.1400	1.1678
August	1.1694	1.1051	1.1296
September	1.1421	1.1016	1.1221
October	1.1607	1.1123	1.1387
November	1.1650	1.1455	1.1540
December	1.1477	1.1158	1.1314