2026 JPY to IRR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2026.
2026 JPY to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026
During 2026, the JPY to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 3, valuing the pair at 8788.2153. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 264.3613.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8523.8540 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 268.5309 to the December average rate of 8751.6043, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3159.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 8788.2153 was up 2840.73% compared to the 2025 peak of 298.8449, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.
JPY to IRR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 5636.2142, compared to 8596.3062 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2960.0921 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 8105.3392 IRR (High: 8374.0267 / Low: 268.6875). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.0140 IRR (High: 275.6213 / Low: 267.6074).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 101.6851 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2026: 8751.6043) against the same month in 2025 (average: 285.6324), the exchange rate shifted by +8465.9719 (+2963.94%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 275.9801 | 264.3613 | 268.5309 |
| February | 275.6213 | 267.6074 | 271.3965 |
| March | 8374.0267 | 268.6875 | 8031.0540 |
| April | 8329.9167 | 8209.4326 | 8274.4390 |
| May | 8480.4183 | 8374.3871 | 8429.1712 |
| June | 8603.4967 | 8461.2624 | 8542.6933 |
| July | 8567.7903 | 8138.1118 | 8441.0082 |
| August | 8788.2153 | 8732.0404 | 8751.6043 |