YEARLY HIGH
0.0079 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.0067 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0072 GBP

2019 JPY to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the JPY to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 11, valuing the pair at 0.0079. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 17, dropping to 0.0067.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0012 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0071 to the December average rate of 0.0070, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0079 was up 10.25% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0072, 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 3,946 GBP
2018 Average 3,396 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 3,371 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 575.51 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0078
0.0067
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to GBP 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 0.0070, compared to 0.0074 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0070
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0074

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was October, with a trading range of 0.0006 GBP (High: 0.0077 / Low: 0.0071). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 GBP (High: 0.0072 / Low: 0.0071).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0006
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 0.0078) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0070), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0008 (+10.76%).

2019 Avg (August) 0.0078
2018 Avg (August) 0.0070

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0074 0.0069 0.0071
February 0.0071 0.0068 0.0070
March 0.0069 0.0067 0.0068
April 0.0070 0.0068 0.0069
May 0.0073 0.0068 0.0071
June 0.0074 0.0072 0.0073
July 0.0076 0.0073 0.0074
August 0.0079 0.0077 0.0078
September 0.0078 0.0074 0.0075
October 0.0077 0.0071 0.0073
November 0.0072 0.0071 0.0071
December 0.0071 0.0068 0.0070