2019 JPY to STD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2019.
2019 JPY to STD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019
During 2019, the JPY to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 25, valuing the pair at 205.6361. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 24, dropping to 187.7415.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 17.8946 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 193.2243 to the December average rate of 197.5181, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 205.6361 was up 5.45% compared to the 2018 peak of 195.0061, 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 2019.
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 191.4192, compared to 199.6583 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 8.2391 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 5.9600 STD (High: 199.8312 / Low: 193.8712). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8510 STD (High: 198.6148 / Low: 196.7638).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 2.6281 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 203.1948) against the same month in 2018 (average: 189.6399), the exchange rate shifted by +13.5550 (+7.15%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 195.9371 | 191.7615 | 193.2243 |
| February | 192.3393 | 189.0226 | 190.7573 |
| March | 191.5005 | 188.0576 | 189.4376 |
| April | 189.6638 | 187.7415 | 188.4403 |
| May | 194.4179 | 188.8028 | 191.4186 |
| June | 199.8312 | 193.8712 | 195.2374 |
| July | 200.7438 | 197.9257 | 199.2003 |
| August | 205.6361 | 200.6691 | 203.1948 |
| September | 203.6904 | 198.8333 | 200.5667 |
| October | 201.9529 | 197.8426 | 199.4272 |
| November | 199.2587 | 196.8638 | 198.0428 |
| December | 198.6148 | 196.7638 | 197.5181 |