2026 JPY to DJF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1663 DJF

YEARLY LOW

1.0823 DJF

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.1203 DJF

2026 JPY to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the JPY to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 27, valuing the pair at 1.1663. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 30, dropping to 1.0823.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0840 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1352 to the December average rate of 1.0951, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.1663 was down 7.54% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.2615, 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 583,169 DJF

2025 Average 594,820 DJF

Yearly Trough Low 541,161 DJF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 42,007.45 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.1521

1.0899

JanuMarcMayJuly

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 1.1245, compared to 1.0951 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0294 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1245

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0951

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0491 DJF (High: 1.1663 / Low: 1.1172). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0144 DJF (High: 1.1244 / Low: 1.1100).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0491

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0144

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 0.0270 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0270

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 1.1352) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.1356), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0004 (-0.04%).

2026 Avg (January) 1.1352

2025 Avg (January) 1.1356

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1663	1.1172	1.1352
February	1.1650	1.1295	1.1469
March	1.1350	1.1073	1.1199
April	1.1244	1.1100	1.1173
May	1.1344	1.1155	1.1207
June	1.1159	1.0963	1.1067
July	1.1049	1.0823	1.0951