2026 INR to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.7633 JPY

YEARLY LOW

1.6532 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.6991 JPY

2026 INR to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the INR to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 1.7633. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 1.6532.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1101 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7264 to the December average rate of 1.6785, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.7633 was down 4.37% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.8440, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 INR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 440,831 JPY

2025 Average 429,248 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 413,302 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 27,528.53 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.7324

1.6610

JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

INR 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 1.6991, 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 1.6991 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6991

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0998 JPY (High: 1.7633 / Low: 1.6635). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0132 JPY (High: 1.6829 / Low: 1.6697).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0998

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0132

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0388 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0388

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 1.7264) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.8157), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0893 (-4.92%).

2026 Avg (January) 1.7264

2025 Avg (January) 1.8157

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.7633	1.6635	1.7264
February	1.7364	1.6862	1.7090
March	1.7254	1.6833	1.7081
April	1.7211	1.6770	1.7057
May	1.6765	1.6532	1.6669
June	1.6829	1.6697	1.6785