YEARLY HIGH
5.8387 CLP
YEARLY LOW
5.4630 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.6534 CLP

2026 JPY to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the JPY to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 31, valuing the pair at 5.8387. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 8, dropping to 5.4630.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3756 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.6411 to the December average rate of 5.7303, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 5.8387 was down 15.22% compared to the 2025 peak of 6.8868, 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 2,919,333 CLP
2025 Average 3,180,352 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 2,731,516 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 187,817.14 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

5.7630
5.5481
JanuMarcMayJuly

JPY to CLP 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 5.6405, compared to 5.7303 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0898 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.6405
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.7303

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.3038 CLP (High: 5.7904 / Low: 5.4866). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1022 CLP (High: 5.7850 / Low: 5.6828).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.3038
July Spread (Stable) ±0.1022

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1123 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1123

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 5.7451) against the same month in 2025 (average: 6.2562), the exchange rate shifted by -0.5111 (-8.17%).

2026 Avg (March) 5.7451
2025 Avg (March) 6.2562

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.7904 5.4866 5.6411
February 5.6567 5.4630 5.5660
March 5.8387 5.5761 5.7451
April 5.7801 5.5261 5.6328
May 5.7295 5.5867 5.6180
June 5.7467 5.5229 5.6402
July 5.7850 5.6828 5.7303