YEARLY HIGH
0.0969 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.0821 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0873 SCR

2026 JPY to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the JPY to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 0.0969. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 15, dropping to 0.0821.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0148 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0898 to the December average rate of 0.0858, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0969 was down 6.03% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.1031, 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 48,434 SCR
2025 Average 47,847 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 41,046 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,388.84 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0904
0.0833
JanuMarcMayJuly

JPY to SCR 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 0.0881, compared to 0.0849 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0033 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0881
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0849

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0124 SCR (High: 0.0967 / Low: 0.0843). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 SCR (High: 0.0858 / Low: 0.0858).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0124
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0038 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0038

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 0.0891) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0952), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0060 (-6.34%).

2026 Avg (February) 0.0891
2025 Avg (February) 0.0952

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0967 0.0843 0.0898
February 0.0969 0.0848 0.0891
March 0.0956 0.0846 0.0892
April 0.0954 0.0860 0.0897
May 0.0876 0.0851 0.0859
June 0.0877 0.0821 0.0851
July 0.0900 0.0821 0.0839
August 0.0858 0.0858 0.0858