YEARLY HIGH
15.5861 KRW
YEARLY LOW
12.7125 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.9080 KRW

2011 JPY to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the JPY to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 4, valuing the pair at 15.5861. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 10, dropping to 12.7125.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.8736 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.5554 to the December average rate of 14.7573, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.87% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 15.5861 was up 9.54% compared to the 2010 peak of 14.2287, 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 7,793,071 KRW
2010 Average 6,601,119 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 6,356,262 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,436,809.70 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

15.2322
12.8277
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to KRW 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 13.4391, compared to 14.3769 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9378 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.4391
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.3769

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 1.6849 KRW (High: 15.4980 / Low: 13.8131). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3056 KRW (High: 13.5633 / Low: 13.2577).

September Spread (Volatile) ±1.6849
June Spread (Stable) ±0.3056

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.6831 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6831

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2011: 15.0318) against the same month in 2010 (average: 13.7333), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2985 (+9.46%).

2011 Avg (October) 15.0318
2010 Avg (October) 13.7333

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.8185 13.3788 13.5554
February 13.8495 13.3377 13.5244
March 14.3618 13.2222 13.7111
April 13.2632 12.7125 13.0281
May 13.5427 13.1137 13.3688
June 13.5633 13.2577 13.4469
July 13.6655 13.0405 13.3406
August 14.2159 13.4410 13.9630
September 15.4980 13.8131 14.5236
October 15.5861 14.2269 15.0318
November 14.9965 14.2165 14.6450
December 15.0700 14.4780 14.7573