YEARLY HIGH
0.0128 AUD
YEARLY LOW
0.0116 AUD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0121 AUD

2021 JPY to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the JPY to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 21, valuing the pair at 0.0128. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 20, dropping to 0.0116.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0011 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0125 to the December average rate of 0.0123, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0128 was down 19.83% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0159, 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 6,387 AUD
2020 Average 6,804 AUD
Yearly Trough Low 5,816 AUD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 570.88 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0126
0.0117
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to AUD 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 0.0120, compared to 0.0122 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0120
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0122

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was October, with a trading range of 0.0008 AUD (High: 0.0124 / Low: 0.0116). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 AUD (High: 0.0119 / Low: 0.0117).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0008
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2021: 0.0125) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0131), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0006 (-4.78%).

2021 Avg (August) 0.0125
2020 Avg (August) 0.0131

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0126 0.0124 0.0125
February 0.0125 0.0118 0.0122
March 0.0121 0.0118 0.0119
April 0.0120 0.0118 0.0119
May 0.0119 0.0117 0.0118
June 0.0121 0.0118 0.0119
July 0.0124 0.0120 0.0122
August 0.0128 0.0123 0.0125
September 0.0127 0.0122 0.0124
October 0.0124 0.0116 0.0119
November 0.0124 0.0117 0.0120
December 0.0127 0.0120 0.0123