YEARLY HIGH
0.0633 CNY
YEARLY LOW
0.0552 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0588 CNY

2021 JPY to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the JPY to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0633. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0552.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0081 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0624 to the December average rate of 0.0560, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0633 was down 6.10% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0674, 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 31,640 CNY
2020 Average 32,324 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 27,608 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,031.45 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0630
0.0553
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to CNY 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 0.0601, compared to 0.0575 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0026 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0601
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0575

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was October, with a trading range of 0.0024 CNY (High: 0.0581 / Low: 0.0557). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 CNY (High: 0.0594 / Low: 0.0586).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0024
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0019 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0019

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.0624) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0634), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0010 (-1.59%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.0624
2020 Avg (January) 0.0634

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0633 0.0614 0.0624
February 0.0617 0.0607 0.0613
March 0.0606 0.0592 0.0598
April 0.0602 0.0592 0.0598
May 0.0593 0.0579 0.0589
June 0.0586 0.0578 0.0583
July 0.0593 0.0580 0.0587
August 0.0594 0.0586 0.0590
September 0.0592 0.0578 0.0586
October 0.0581 0.0557 0.0568
November 0.0566 0.0554 0.0561
December 0.0565 0.0552 0.0560