2026 JPY to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

19.4404 BIF

YEARLY LOW

18.1553 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

18.6998 BIF

2026 JPY to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the JPY to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 13, valuing the pair at 19.4404. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 9, dropping to 18.1553.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2851 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.8854 to the December average rate of 18.3413, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 19.4404 was down 7.21% compared to the 2025 peak of 20.9504, 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 9,720,219 BIF

2025 Average 9,890,145 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 9,077,651 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 642,567.38 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

19.1756

18.2655

JanuMarcMayJuly

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 18.7595, compared to 18.3413 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4182 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.7595

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.3413

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.8357 BIF (High: 19.4301 / Low: 18.5944). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2060 BIF (High: 18.7745 / Low: 18.5686).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.8357

April Spread (Stable) ±0.2060

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 0.4504 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4504

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 19.0998) against the same month in 2025 (average: 19.4819), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3821 (-1.96%).

2026 Avg (February) 19.0998

2025 Avg (February) 19.4819

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	19.4301	18.5944	18.8854
February	19.4404	18.7954	19.0998
March	18.9146	18.1553	18.6494
April	18.7745	18.5686	18.6594
May	18.9666	18.6537	18.7206
June	18.6696	18.3217	18.5427
July	18.5022	18.2219	18.3413