YEARLY HIGH
1.3904 DJF
YEARLY LOW
1.1707 DJF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2688 DJF

2023 JPY to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the JPY to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 1.3904. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 1.1707.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2197 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3656 to the December average rate of 1.2399, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 1.3904 was down 11.12% compared to the 2022 peak of 1.5644, 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 695,211 DJF
2022 Average 681,602 DJF
Yearly Trough Low 585,371 DJF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 109,839.84 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

1.3836
1.1679
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 1.3197, compared to 1.2178 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3197
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2178

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was February, with a trading range of 0.0784 DJF (High: 1.3814 / Low: 1.3030). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0228 DJF (High: 1.1988 / Low: 1.1760).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0784
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0228

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2023. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0367 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0367

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 1.3656) against the same month in 2022 (average: 1.5487), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1830 (-11.82%).

2023 Avg (January) 1.3656
2022 Avg (January) 1.5487

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3904 1.3314 1.3656
February 1.3814 1.3030 1.3366
March 1.3601 1.2947 1.3301
April 1.3585 1.2889 1.3301
May 1.3264 1.2643 1.2962
June 1.2817 1.2270 1.2595
July 1.2876 1.2252 1.2588
August 1.2552 1.2141 1.2287
September 1.2163 1.1918 1.2044
October 1.1988 1.1760 1.1893
November 1.2138 1.1707 1.1859
December 1.2650 1.2081 1.2399