YEARLY HIGH
2.8792 HUF
YEARLY LOW
2.5879 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.7618 HUF

2021 JPY to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the JPY to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 26, valuing the pair at 2.8792. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 1, dropping to 2.5879.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2914 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.8452 to the December average rate of 2.8541, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 2.8792 was down 7.87% compared to the 2020 peak of 3.1251, 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 1,439,621 HUF
2020 Average 1,442,115 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 1,293,930 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 145,690.97 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

2.8755
2.6192
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to HUF 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 2.7589, compared to 2.7647 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0058 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.7589
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.7647

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.1713 HUF (High: 2.8792 / Low: 2.7080). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0385 HUF (High: 2.8285 / Low: 2.7901).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1713
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0385

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 0.0977 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0977

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 2.8068) against the same month in 2020 (average: 2.9142), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1074 (-3.69%).

2021 Avg (November) 2.8068
2020 Avg (November) 2.9142

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.8760 2.8125 2.8452
February 2.8285 2.7901 2.8109
March 2.8487 2.7887 2.8255
April 2.8049 2.7287 2.7644
May 2.7425 2.5925 2.6667
June 2.7222 2.5879 2.6405
July 2.7869 2.6567 2.7392
August 2.7526 2.6838 2.7214
September 2.7834 2.6651 2.7174
October 2.7893 2.7122 2.7494
November 2.8792 2.7080 2.8068
December 2.8759 2.8209 2.8541