YEARLY HIGH
0.0080 EUR
YEARLY LOW
0.0075 EUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0077 EUR

2021 JPY to EUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the JPY to EUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 18, valuing the pair at 0.0080. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 30, dropping to 0.0075.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0005 EUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0079 to the December average rate of 0.0078, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0080 was down 8.43% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0087, 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 3,992 EUR
2020 Average 4,106 EUR
Yearly Trough Low 3,732 EUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 259.89 EUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

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JPY to EUR 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 0.0077, compared to 0.0077 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0077
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0077

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was October, with a trading range of 0.0003 EUR (High: 0.0078 / Low: 0.0075). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 EUR (High: 0.0078 / Low: 0.0077).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0003
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.0079) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0082), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0003 (-3.95%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.0079
2020 Avg (January) 0.0082

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0080 0.0079 0.0079
February 0.0079 0.0077 0.0078
March 0.0078 0.0077 0.0077
April 0.0077 0.0076 0.0077
May 0.0076 0.0075 0.0075
June 0.0076 0.0075 0.0075
July 0.0077 0.0076 0.0077
August 0.0078 0.0077 0.0077
September 0.0078 0.0077 0.0077
October 0.0078 0.0075 0.0076
November 0.0078 0.0075 0.0077
December 0.0078 0.0076 0.0078