YEARLY HIGH
1.6979 DJF
YEARLY LOW
1.3537 DJF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6326 DJF

2019 JPY to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the JPY to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 25, valuing the pair at 1.6979. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 22, dropping to 1.3537.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3442 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6252 to the December average rate of 1.6308, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.6979 was up 0.43% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.6907, 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 848,957 DJF
2018 Average 805,614 DJF
Yearly Trough Low 676,860 DJF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 172,096.62 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.6862
1.5852
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to DJF 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 1.6167, compared to 1.6485 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0319 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6167
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6485

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.3038 DJF (High: 1.6575 / Low: 1.3537). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0151 DJF (High: 1.6399 / Low: 1.6248).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.3038
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0151

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0218 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0218

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 1.6778) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.6040), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0738 (+4.60%).

2019 Avg (August) 1.6778
2018 Avg (August) 1.6040

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6575 1.3537 1.6252
February 1.6268 1.5983 1.6132
March 1.6193 1.5902 1.6020
April 1.6038 1.5877 1.5936
May 1.6440 1.5969 1.6189
June 1.6613 1.6393 1.6472
July 1.6573 1.6345 1.6448
August 1.6979 1.6571 1.6778
September 1.6816 1.6415 1.6561
October 1.6677 1.6338 1.6466
November 1.6450 1.6253 1.6352
December 1.6399 1.6248 1.6308