YEARLY HIGH
3.2995 KZT
YEARLY LOW
2.8577 KZT
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.0524 KZT

2026 JPY to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the JPY to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 27, valuing the pair at 3.2995. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 23, dropping to 2.8577.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4418 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.2385 to the December average rate of 3.0064, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 3.2995 was down 11.47% compared to the 2025 peak of 3.7271, 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 1,649,741 KZT
2025 Average 1,743,274 KZT
Yearly Trough Low 1,428,859 KZT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 220,881.47 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

3.2718
2.8724
JanuMarcMayJuly

JPY to KZT 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 3.0846, compared to 2.9560 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1285 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.0846
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.9560

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.1718 KZT (High: 3.1746 / Low: 3.0029). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0185 KZT (High: 3.0185 / Low: 2.9999).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1718
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0185

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1282 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1282

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 3.2385) against the same month in 2025 (average: 3.3523), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1138 (-3.40%).

2026 Avg (January) 3.2385
2025 Avg (January) 3.3523

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.2995 3.1921 3.2385
February 3.2659 3.1369 3.1967
March 3.1746 3.0029 3.0685
April 3.0116 2.8707 2.9477
May 3.0589 2.9526 3.0242
June 3.0689 2.9864 3.0319
July 2.9646 2.8577 2.9057
August 3.0185 2.9999 3.0064