YEARLY HIGH
0.0133 SGD
YEARLY LOW
0.0121 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0125 SGD

2019 JPY to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the JPY to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 25, valuing the pair at 0.0133. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 17, dropping to 0.0121.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0012 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0124 to the December average rate of 0.0124, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0133 was up 5.61% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0126, 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 6,632 SGD
2018 Average 6,111 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 6,037 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 594.80 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0131
0.0120
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to SGD 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 0.0124, compared to 0.0127 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) 0.0124
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0127

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 0.0005 SGD (High: 0.0127 / Low: 0.0122). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 SGD (High: 0.0126 / Low: 0.0125).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0005
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 0.0131) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0123), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0007 (+5.84%).

2019 Avg (August) 0.0131
2018 Avg (August) 0.0123

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0127 0.0124 0.0124
February 0.0124 0.0121 0.0123
March 0.0123 0.0121 0.0122
April 0.0122 0.0121 0.0121
May 0.0127 0.0122 0.0125
June 0.0127 0.0125 0.0126
July 0.0126 0.0125 0.0126
August 0.0133 0.0128 0.0131
September 0.0131 0.0127 0.0128
October 0.0129 0.0125 0.0127
November 0.0126 0.0124 0.0125
December 0.0126 0.0124 0.0124