YEARLY HIGH
0.0643 NOK
YEARLY LOW
0.0580 NOK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0604 NOK

2026 JPY to NOK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the JPY to NOK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 0.0643. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 1, dropping to 0.0580.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0063 NOK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0635 to the December average rate of 0.0602, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0643 was down 14.27% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0750, 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 32,168 NOK
2025 Average 34,732 NOK
Yearly Trough Low 29,000 NOK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,168.39 NOK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0640
0.0578
JanuMarcMayJuly

JPY to NOK 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 0.0606, compared to 0.0600 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0606
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0600

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 0.0034 NOK (High: 0.0614 / Low: 0.0580). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 NOK (High: 0.0602 / Low: 0.0602).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0034
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0017 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0017

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.0635) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0725), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0090 (-12.43%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.0635
2025 Avg (January) 0.0725

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0643 0.0622 0.0635
February 0.0625 0.0609 0.0617
March 0.0615 0.0601 0.0608
April 0.0612 0.0582 0.0595
May 0.0592 0.0581 0.0583
June 0.0614 0.0580 0.0597
July 0.0611 0.0584 0.0598
August 0.0602 0.0602 0.0602