YEARLY HIGH
0.3905 PHP
YEARLY LOW
0.3684 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3788 PHP

2026 JPY to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the JPY to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 0.3905. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 25, dropping to 0.3684.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0221 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3774 to the December average rate of 0.3792, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.3905 was down 2.82% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.4018, 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 195,259 PHP
2025 Average 192,174 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 184,189 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,069.69 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.3878
0.3739
JanuMarcMayJuly

JPY to PHP 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 0.3788, compared to 0.3792 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3788
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3792

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.0135 PHP (High: 0.3820 / Low: 0.3685). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0048 PHP (High: 0.3812 / Low: 0.3765).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0135
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0048

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0062 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0062

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2026: 0.3867) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.3843), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0024 (+0.61%).

2026 Avg (May) 0.3867
2025 Avg (May) 0.3843

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3856 0.3725 0.3774
February 0.3803 0.3684 0.3751
March 0.3820 0.3685 0.3751
April 0.3847 0.3742 0.3778
May 0.3905 0.3852 0.3867
June 0.3874 0.3760 0.3805
July 0.3812 0.3765 0.3792