YEARLY HIGH
3.9444 SDG
YEARLY LOW
3.6649 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.7831 SDG

2026 JPY to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the JPY to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 27, valuing the pair at 3.9444. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 25, dropping to 3.6649.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2795 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.8380 to the December average rate of 3.6951, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 3.9444 was down 7.47% compared to the 2025 peak of 4.2626, 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 1,972,176 SDG
2025 Average 2,009,484 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 1,832,431 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 139,745.12 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

3.8972
3.6767
JanuMarcMayJuly

JPY to SDG 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 3.7977, compared to 3.6951 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1027 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.7977
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.6951

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.1661 SDG (High: 3.9444 / Low: 3.7783). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0409 SDG (High: 3.7883 / Low: 3.7474).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1661
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0409

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0934 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0934

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 3.8380) against the same month in 2025 (average: 3.8385), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0005 (-0.01%).

2026 Avg (January) 3.8380
2025 Avg (January) 3.8385

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.9444 3.7783 3.8380
February 3.9392 3.8247 3.8788
March 3.8401 3.7461 3.7855
April 3.7883 3.7474 3.7724
May 3.8271 3.7615 3.7773
June 3.7654 3.6983 3.7344
July 3.7241 3.6649 3.6951