2026 JPY to KMF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.7231 KMF

YEARLY LOW

2.6263 KMF

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.6681 KMF

2026 JPY to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the JPY to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 17, valuing the pair at 2.7231. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 19, dropping to 2.6263.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0968 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6817 to the December average rate of 2.6561, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 2.7231 was down 14.40% compared to the 2025 peak of 3.1813, 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 1,361,575 KMF

2025 Average 1,460,908 KMF

Yearly Trough Low 1,313,166 KMF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 48,409.44 KMF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

2.6933

2.6432

JanuMarcMayJuly

JPY to KMF 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 2.6701, compared to 2.6561 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0140 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6701

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6561

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 0.0715 KMF (High: 2.7231 / Low: 2.6517). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0282 KMF (High: 2.6799 / Low: 2.6517).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0715

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0282

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0355 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0355

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 2.6891) against the same month in 2025 (average: 3.1191), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4300 (-13.79%).

2026 Avg (February) 2.6891

2025 Avg (February) 3.1191

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.7017	2.6501	2.6817
February	2.7231	2.6517	2.6891
March	2.7100	2.6516	2.6829
April	2.6902	2.6263	2.6474
May	2.6799	2.6517	2.6592
June	2.6840	2.6378	2.6604
July	2.6882	2.6393	2.6561