YEARLY HIGH
0.0137 NZD
YEARLY LOW
0.0121 NZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0129 NZD

2021 JPY to NZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the JPY to NZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0137. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 20, dropping to 0.0121.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0015 NZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0134 to the December average rate of 0.0129, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0137 was down 15.31% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0161, 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 6,839 NZD
2020 Average 7,217 NZD
Yearly Trough Low 6,073 NZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 766.19 NZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0135
0.0124
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to NZD 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 0.0130, compared to 0.0128 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0130
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0128

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was October, with a trading range of 0.0008 NZD (High: 0.0130 / Low: 0.0121). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 NZD (High: 0.0128 / Low: 0.0125).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0008
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.0134) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0138), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0004 (-3.15%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.0134
2020 Avg (January) 0.0138

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0137 0.0133 0.0134
February 0.0133 0.0127 0.0131
March 0.0132 0.0127 0.0129
April 0.0130 0.0127 0.0129
May 0.0128 0.0125 0.0127
June 0.0131 0.0126 0.0128
July 0.0132 0.0128 0.0130
August 0.0134 0.0129 0.0131
September 0.0131 0.0127 0.0129
October 0.0130 0.0121 0.0125
November 0.0129 0.0122 0.0125
December 0.0131 0.0127 0.0129