YEARLY HIGH
0.0235 PLN
YEARLY LOW
0.0225 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0230 PLN

2026 JPY to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the JPY to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 8, valuing the pair at 0.0235. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 22, dropping to 0.0225.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0010 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0229 to the December average rate of 0.0233, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0235 was down 12.30% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0268, 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 11,771 PLN
2025 Average 12,562 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 11,271 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 499.83 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0233
0.0228
JanuMarcMayJuly

JPY to PLN 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 0.0230, compared to 0.0233 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0230
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0233

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 0.0007 PLN (High: 0.0233 / Low: 0.0226). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 PLN (High: 0.0231 / Low: 0.0228).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0007
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 0.0233) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0260), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0027 (-10.38%).

2026 Avg (March) 0.0233
2025 Avg (March) 0.0260

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0231 0.0225 0.0229
February 0.0233 0.0226 0.0230
March 0.0235 0.0229 0.0233
April 0.0233 0.0226 0.0228
May 0.0231 0.0228 0.0228
June 0.0233 0.0228 0.0230
July 0.0235 0.0231 0.0233