2013 JPY to STD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 JPY to STD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the JPY to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 214.7751. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 168.6261.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 46.1490 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 207.2278 to the December average rate of 173.0365, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.50% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 214.7751 was down 17.20% compared to the 2012 peak of 259.3915, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.
JPY to STD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 195.7185, compared to 183.3686 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 12.3499 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was April, with a trading range of 17.2768 STD (High: 205.0189 / Low: 187.7421). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.9565 STD (High: 186.3241 / Low: 181.3675).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 10.0712 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 207.2278) against the same month in 2012 (average: 246.6953), the exchange rate shifted by -39.4675 (-16.00%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 214.7751 | 197.8072 | 207.2278 |
| February | 203.9836 | 193.2888 | 197.1566 |
| March | 203.4556 | 195.4767 | 199.4895 |
| April | 205.0189 | 187.7421 | 192.6703 |
| May | 192.0129 | 180.8914 | 186.7779 |
| June | 196.1090 | 187.2403 | 190.9888 |
| July | 190.9473 | 185.7176 | 188.3693 |
| August | 192.4199 | 183.3457 | 187.8006 |
| September | 188.6259 | 182.2966 | 185.3088 |
| October | 186.3241 | 181.3675 | 183.8701 |
| November | 185.3631 | 177.1006 | 181.8263 |
| December | 176.9643 | 168.6261 | 173.0365 |