YEARLY HIGH
0.0456 CNY
YEARLY LOW
0.0422 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0434 CNY

2026 JPY to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the JPY to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 27, valuing the pair at 0.0456. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 10, dropping to 0.0422.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0034 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0445 to the December average rate of 0.0423, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.92% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0456 was down 11.90% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0518, 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 22,803 CNY
2025 Average 24,038 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 21,112 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,690.55 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0448
0.0421
JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

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 0.0434, 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 0.0434 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0434
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0018 CNY (High: 0.0456 / Low: 0.0438). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 CNY (High: 0.0424 / Low: 0.0422).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0018
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.0445) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0466), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0021 (-4.50%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.0445
2025 Avg (January) 0.0466

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0456 0.0438 0.0445
February 0.0452 0.0439 0.0446
March 0.0439 0.0430 0.0434
April 0.0433 0.0427 0.0429
May 0.0435 0.0425 0.0427
June 0.0424 0.0422 0.0423