YEARLY HIGH
5.9679 CRC
YEARLY LOW
5.4839 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.6600 CRC

2021 JPY to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the JPY to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 5.9679. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 19, dropping to 5.4839.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4840 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.8982 to the December average rate of 5.5987, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 5.9679 was up 0.82% compared to the 2020 peak of 5.9191, 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 2,983,944 CRC
2020 Average 2,739,406 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 2,741,939 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 242,004.27 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

5.9332
5.5133
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to CRC 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 5.7031, compared to 5.6169 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0862 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.7031
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.6169

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 0.1984 CRC (High: 5.7432 / Low: 5.5448). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0720 CRC (High: 5.6903 / Low: 5.6183).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1984
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0720

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1828 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1828

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 5.8982) against the same month in 2020 (average: 5.2030), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6952 (+13.36%).

2021 Avg (January) 5.8982
2020 Avg (January) 5.2030

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.9679 5.8522 5.8982
February 5.8545 5.7386 5.8045
March 5.7432 5.5448 5.6217
April 5.6961 5.5289 5.6254
May 5.6805 5.6064 5.6479
June 5.6691 5.5808 5.6209
July 5.6655 5.5567 5.6211
August 5.6903 5.6183 5.6521
September 5.7193 5.5892 5.6700
October 5.6410 5.4839 5.5483
November 5.6811 5.5188 5.6112
December 5.6608 5.5462 5.5987